A series of activities focusing on traditional Chinese folk culture will be held in Penglai district of Yantai on Feb 26 to celebrate the Lantern Festival.

The Lantern Festival (or Yuan Xiao Festival in Chinese), is a traditional Chinese festival of great significance that falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month. The festival marks the end of New Year celebrations.

A series of folk cultural performances, including dragon and lion dances and traditional yangko shows will be held on Feb 26 at the Penglai Pavilion Scenic Area. [Photo/WeChat account: penglaifabu]

Traditional folk performances including walking on stilts will be held on Feb 26 at the Sanxian Mountain Scenic Area in Penglai district to celebrate the Lantern Festival. [Photo/WeChat account: penglaifabu]

An exhibition featuring 15 kinds of intangible cultural heritage activities, such as paper cutting, dough modeling and gourd sculpting sessions will take place from Feb 26 to 28. [Photo/WeChat account: penglaifabu]

The Tianhougong Temple Fair will be held at the Penglai Pavilion Scenic Area from Feb 26 to 29. The fair is a national intangible cultural heritage. [Photo/WeChat account: penglaifabu]

Guessing lantern riddles is a traditional activity unique to the Chinese Lantern Festival. A festive lantern show will be staged from Feb 26 to 28 in Penglai district, offering visitors a chance to experience traditional Chinese culture. [Photo/WeChat account: penglaifabu]