Liwan district, Guangzhou launched its unique on-water flower fair on Jan 29, offering locals a creative way to shop for flowers while also showcasing Lingnan folk traditions, including the dragon dance, lion dance, and piaose show (a folk performance integrating acting, magic tricks, acrobatics, music, and dance).

The floating flower fair will run for six days.

Liwan district holds a unique floating flower fair on Jan 29. [Photo/Xinhua]

People browse flowers being sold on boats in Lizhiwan Bay. [Photo/Xinhua]

Folk performances are held as the floating fair begins. [Photo/ycwb.com]