Chinese phrase
这个节日是怎么来的？ zhè ge jié rì shì zěn me lái de
Meaning
How did this festival begin?
When to use it
Asks how a festival or other event began. The wording is neutral and suits questions about the event's origin or history.
Example dialogue
老师，我们要介绍端午节，这个节日是怎么来的？ lǎo shī wǒ men yào jiè shào duān wǔ jié zhè ge jié rì shì zěn me lái de
Professor, we are going to present the Dragon Boat Festival. How did this festival begin?
一般认为，是从古人纪念屈原开始的。 yì bān rèn wéi shì cóng gǔ rén jì niàn qū yuán kāi shǐ de
It is generally believed to have started with ancient people commemorating Qu Yuan.