Huangshan will mark this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day with a wide range of cultural, folk, and tourism activities across its districts and counties. The celebrations highlight both traditional customs and contemporary cultural expressions, offering residents and visitors opportunities to experience local heritage.
Event highlights:
Mount Huangshan Scenic Area (Sept 30): A choral performance of My Chinese Heart at the Guest-Greeting Pine to extend blessings to the nation.
Tunxi district (Oct 1–7): Youth culture and arts week featuring opera, folk performances, and dance programs with innovative interpretations by young performers.
Huangshan district (Oct 1–3): A National Day fair with intangible cultural heritage shows, live band music, folk markets, and interactive events.
Huizhou district (Oct 1–9): Nighttime activities combining night tours, folk culture, food fairs, and autumn harvest displays.
Shexian county (Sept 30–Oct 7): Night tours in Huizhou Ancient City featuring opening ceremonies, Huiju opera, fish lantern parades, and folk rituals.
Xiuning county (Oct 1–8): Cultural and folk experiences in Qiyun Mountain Ecological Cultural Tourism Resort, blending heritage with natural scenery.
Yixian county (Oct 5–6): Cultural journey in Xidi village showcasing traditional Huizhou life and modern cultural elements.
Qimen county (Oct 1–8): Performances of the traditional fish-shaped lantern and Huiju Opera.
These events aim to create a festive atmosphere while showcasing Huizhou culture, folk traditions, and local specialties to visitors during the holiday period.
Actors in Hanfu costumes perform for visitors. [Photo/WeChat account: hsqlvwei]
The fish lantern parade is performed at night. [Photo/WeChat account: hsgdtwx]
A traditional fire pot performance lights up the lake. [Photo/WeChat account: hsqlvwei]