On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Xinghua – a county-level city administered by the prefecture-level Taizhou city, in East China's Jiangsu province – held a series of activities at its Baziqiao cultural and tourism block.
An audience gets into the swing of things with a fine performance. [Photo/js.people.com.cn]
Along with the lively and festive vibe, a square dance, Chinese opera songs, skits, martial arts and other fun things were staged one after another, attracting passers-by to stop and enjoy the magic moments.
A kid is attracted by some bright handicrafts. [Photo/js.people.com.cn]
This year marks the Year of the Rabbit – a lovely and quick-witted animal that signifies vitality, wit, peace and goodness in the Chinese zodiac. Many people wanted to buy rabbit-related products to get some good fortune.
Children write the Chinese character "福" – meaning blessing – on a wall at the event. They got to experience traditional calligraphy and feel the festive vibe at the same time. [Photo/js.people.com.cn]
Tourists guess lantern riddles at the scene. [Photo/js.people.com.cn]
Lantern riddles cover literature, history, general knowledge and other content, integrating knowledge and fun. People can guess lantern riddles to express their best wishes for a better life in the New Year.