Rush named China`s holiday by Romana Schlesingerova

It is finally here. The long, wishful and expected holidays. One peaceful week that you have been waiting for. Unless, you are a Chinese, because your days off represent everyone else`s vacation. Not a big deal? Remember- you are in China. The struggle for millions of travelers including precious tickets, jam-packed planes and traffic collapse comes along every year during the "Golden Weeks," the only time when citizens can get a break from their work. China is noting down one of its biggest economic growth ever. The concept of paid time off is very Western in its approach too. However, the tight holiday plan, more remind us of the communistic practice. "The problem is that everyone goes at once," said Jiang, a 41-year-old medical-equipment supplier. "It's impossible to get a ticket. And even if you do, its way too crowded. It's crazy." Week-long holidays falling on the 1st of May and 1st of October put people on the move. Husbands traveling back home, foreign visitors and family gatherings and an estimated number of 500 million travelers make it almost impossible to get anywhere on time and finally fulfill the main purpose of the holidays- rest and relax. There are voices calling for a change. 62% of Chinese are in favor of a new system, according to the survey launched by a mainland media outlet. The present administration has just recently drafted proposal suggesting various adjustment strategies. This is now waiting for the consideration of the National Congress. Maybe, it will bring the system of paid vacations to the country that came a long way for it, the relief for workers and a real bit of rest.

by Romana Schlesingerova for PocketNews (http://pocketnews.tv)

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