Molten iron to heat up Lantern Festival
1 year, 10 months ago

Molten iron to heat up Lantern Festival

China Daily  

A molten iron fireworks show in Taijiang county, Guizhou province — part of the annual Lantern Festival — has been performed by Miao ethnic people as a prayer for good weather, a good harvest and auspicious happiness. Every year after Spring Festival, local residents weave dragon lanterns, starting on the fifth day of the first lunar month. Miao residents of Taijiang and tourists from around the country are looking forward to seeing a fire-wire dragon dance in celebration of Lantern Festival, thanks to optimized COVID-19 control measures. The fire-wire dragon dance is typical, as it contains the cultural information of the original religious beliefs of human society in the past, and it's rich in historical and cultural values.

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Dragon dances fire up enthusiasm
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dragon dances fire up enthusiasm

China Daily  

The Banban Dragon Lantern from Hunan province is among the highlights of a national dragon dance gala during Spring Festival in Huizhou, Guangdong province. With the rising popularity of various folk dramas, dragon dances gradually evolved from temple rituals to folk customs to give thanks for good fortune. Zhang Fanshen led a team in a performance of Banban Dragon Lantern, …

Dragon dances fire up enthusiasm
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dragon dances fire up enthusiasm

China Daily  

The Banban Dragon Lantern from Hunan province is among the highlights of a national dragon dance gala during Spring Festival in Huizhou, Guangdong province. With the rising popularity of various folk dramas, dragon dances gradually evolved from temple rituals to folk customs to give thanks for good fortune. Zhang Fanshen led a team in a performance of Banban Dragon Lantern, …

International students celebrate Lantern Festival in Qingdao
10 months ago

International students celebrate Lantern Festival in Qingdao

China Daily  

International students gathered at the international talent community in the Qingdao Area of the China Pilot Free Trade Zone on Feb 23 to celebrate the Lantern Festival. The event saw 32 international students from China University of Petroleum and Shandong University of Science and Technology participating in various activities. A riddle-guessing activity, a Lantern Festival tradition, added to the festive …

China's festive boom continues in run-up to Lantern Festival
10 months ago

China's festive boom continues in run-up to Lantern Festival

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Visitors admire dragon-themed lanterns at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai on January 29, 2024. Spectacular lantern fairs are being held across the country, with vibrant and exquisite lanterns dazzling visitors from cites to villages. People are enjoying colorful lanterns while taking part in cultural activities such as poetry appreciation and riddle solving to appreciate the charm of Chinese culture. The fascination …

China's festive boom continues in run-up to Lantern Festival
10 months ago

China's festive boom continues in run-up to Lantern Festival

China Daily  

Visitors admire dragon-themed lanterns at Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai on January 29, 2024. Spectacular lantern fairs are being held across the country, with vibrant and exquisite lanterns dazzling visitors from cites to villages. People are enjoying colorful lanterns while taking part in cultural activities such as poetry appreciation and riddle solving to appreciate the charm of Chinese culture. The fascination …

Shandong holds exciting events to celebrate upcoming Lantern Festival
10 months ago

Shandong holds exciting events to celebrate upcoming Lantern Festival

China Daily  

People celebrate the Spring Festival at a temple fair in Taierzhuang ancient town in Zaozhuang, Shandong province. As the Lantern Festival approaches, various regions in Shandong are preparing a rich array of folk activities, including lantern shows, temple fairs and intangible cultural heritage experiences. Lanterns festivals This year, Shandong has prepared lantern festivals in a number of locations: the ongoing …

Shandong holds exciting events to celebrate upcoming Lantern Festival
10 months ago

Shandong holds exciting events to celebrate upcoming Lantern Festival

China Daily  

People celebrate the Spring Festival at a temple fair in Taierzhuang ancient town in Zaozhuang, Shandong province. As the Lantern Festival approaches, various regions in Shandong are preparing a rich array of folk activities, including lantern shows, temple fairs and intangible cultural heritage experiences. Lanterns festivals This year, Shandong has prepared lantern festivals in a number of locations: the ongoing …

In pics: Wonderful moments during Spring Festival celebrations in Yantai
1 year, 10 months ago

In pics: Wonderful moments during Spring Festival celebrations in Yantai

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The end of Lantern Festival marks the close of Spring Festival but the joyful memories of the new year celebration will remain etched in our minds forever. Rabbit-shaped lanterns add a festive atmosphere to Yantai, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province. Local residents perform a dragon dance in Yantai, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, providing …

In pics: Wonderful moments during Spring Festival celebrations in Yantai
1 year, 10 months ago

In pics: Wonderful moments during Spring Festival celebrations in Yantai

China Daily  

The end of Lantern Festival marks the close of Spring Festival but the joyful memories of the new year celebration will remain etched in our minds forever. Rabbit-shaped lanterns add a festive atmosphere to Yantai, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province. Local residents perform a dragon dance in Yantai, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, providing …

Qingdao spruced up for Spring Festival
1 year, 11 months ago

Qingdao spruced up for Spring Festival

China Daily  

As Spring Festival is just around the corner, commercial buildings, residential areas, and the streets and alleyways in Qingdao, Shandong province have all been decorated with lanterns and festoons, creating a dense festive atmosphere. Trees along main roads in Qingdao are decorated with colorful lights to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival. On the evening of Jan 18, the Spring Festival-themed …

Spotlight on culture at Qingdao Lantern Festival celebration
3 years, 10 months ago

Spotlight on culture at Qingdao Lantern Festival celebration

China Daily  

A series of performances and intangible cultural heritage experiences were recently staged in the city of Qingdao in East China's Shandong province to celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival, which falls on Feb 26 this year. Singing and dancing, local residents celebrate the upcoming Lantern Festival in the coastal city of Qingdao. A folk artist recounts the story about traditional New …

Tai'an dresses up for Lantern Festival celebration
3 years, 10 months ago

Tai'an dresses up for Lantern Festival celebration

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A series of lantern shows are underway in Tai'an, East China's Shandong province to celebrate the Lantern Festival which falls on Feb 26 this year. An installation featuring ox-shaped lanterns is seen in Tai'an as the city prepares to celebrate this year's Lantern Festival. A lantern show also takes place at Taishan Yunji Street in Daiyue district of Tai'an. A …

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