As the Spring Festival approaches, residents in Jinhua, East China's Zhejiang province, are busy preparing.
During the seven-day Spring Festival holiday, a variety of cultural activities in celebration of the Chinese New Year will be organized for residents - all of which bring a festive atmosphere.
Creating paper cuttings for window decorations
A craftsman shows Jinhua paper cutting skills. [Photo/WeChat account: jhly057912301]
Jinhua paper cutting is one of the most well-known types of paper-cutting in southern China. It is beautiful in composition, meticulous in workmanship, advanced in cutting technology, vivid in character, and features flowers, birds and insects.
Where to try: Jinhua Paper Cutting Museum (No 50, Dongshi Street, Wucheng district, Jinhua)
Writing Spring Festival couplets
People write the character "福" (fu) to send blessings and wish for good luck. [Photo/WeChat account: jhly057912301]
Writing Spring Festival couplets is one of the man New Year customs in China. Many people write the character "福" (fu) to send blessings and wish for good luck.
Where to try: Jan 18-20, Lanxi Fuqian Square
Admiring lanterns
A large Spring Festival lantern stands in Jinhua. [Photo/WeChat account: jhly057912301]
Various large Spring Festival lanterns have already been put up in the city's downtown area and were lit on Jan 16. In celebration of the Year of the Rabbit, this year's lanterns feature images of rabbits and local cultural items such as Wuju opera, tea flowers and bench dragon dances.
Where to go: Main roads, parks and squares in downtown Jinhua
Jan 14 - Feb 15, Dream Valley of Hengdian World Studios
