Folk art festival to kick off in Qingdao WCNA
1 year, 8 months ago

Folk art festival to kick off in Qingdao WCNA

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As a grand national cultural gala, the 13th China Folk Art Festival will be held in Qingdao West Coast New Area from April 20 to 23 and will provide an audio-visual feast for the public. The festival will invite 20 first-class art troupes and cover five major categories of activities: an opening ceremony; the Chinese Folk Art Shanhua Award and Excellent Folk Art Performances — the preliminary evaluation of folk songs and dances; an academic seminar; an exhibition on Shandong's handmade crafts; and folk performances. With the theme of "Striving for a New Journey, Flowers Bloom on the West Coast", the opening ceremony on April 20 will feature Qingdao's folk art and display the colorful charm of traditional Chinese culture. During the festival, folk artists will also visit Qingdao Qianwan Port and Dazhushan Mountain scenic area to voluntarily perform for local residents, enriching their spiritual and cultural lives.

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