Over 300,000 visitors flocked to the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, the Chinese mainland’s Hubei Province, to ring in the Year of the Snake with grand festivities during the Spring Festival holiday.
Dating back over 300 years to the early Qing Dynasty, the Guiyuan Temple Fair is a cherished national intangible cultural heritage. This year’s celebration featured a vibrant mix of cultural performances and traditional activities that showcased the rich heritage of the region.
Visitors were treated to spectacular lion dances, mesmerizing face-changing acts, intricate sugar painting, puppet shows, fish lantern dances, and captivating shadow puppetry. The fair offered a unique opportunity for people to immerse themselves in authentic Chinese New Year customs.
One of the highlights was ‘Taoquan,’ or ring toss, a classic festive game where participants aimed to loop plastic rings around various prizes. The blend of commerce, culture, tourism, and sports at the fair created an unforgettable experience for attendees seeking to celebrate the New Year in a traditional way.
