An event featuring various intangible cultural heritage items such as folk vaudeville, Chinese calligraphy, and handicrafts was staged in Dawa village, Yangliu town, Xintai, Tai'an, on Jan 10 to celebrate the Spring Festival holiday, which starts on Jan 21, offering a cultural feast to the locals.

Actors perform a folk vaudeville called Baishoutu, which became a national-level intangible cultural heritage in 2007. The performance is derived from folklore and has a strong mythological and legendary color. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

An artist performs Chinese calligraphy at the event held on Jan 10 in Xintai, Tai'an. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

People buy traditional Spring Festival decorations and toys at the event featuring intangible cultural heritage items held in Xintai, Tai'an. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

A woman showcases two widgets with the features of Spring Festival and the Year of the Rabbit at the event held in Xintai, Tai'an. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]