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Traditional temple fairs add a touch of color to Spring Festival in Beijing

CGTN

Visitors watch a dragon dance at the temple fair at Daguanyuan, or Grand View Garden, in the Xicheng District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP
Visitors watch a dragon dance at the temple fair at Daguanyuan, or Grand View Garden, in the Xicheng District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

Visitors watch a dragon dance at the temple fair at Daguanyuan, or Grand View Garden, in the Xicheng District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

A cooking master from a time-honored food brand serves visitors specialty dishes at the temple fair at Daguanyuan, or Grand View Garden, in the Xicheng District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP
A cooking master from a time-honored food brand serves visitors specialty dishes at the temple fair at Daguanyuan, or Grand View Garden, in the Xicheng District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

A cooking master from a time-honored food brand serves visitors specialty dishes at the temple fair at Daguanyuan, or Grand View Garden, in the Xicheng District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

Folk art performances are held at the temple fair at Longtan Park in the Dongcheng District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP
Folk art performances are held at the temple fair at Longtan Park in the Dongcheng District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

Folk art performances are held at the temple fair at Longtan Park in the Dongcheng District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

Visitors flock to Longtan Park in the Dongcheng District of Beijing to attend the temple fair on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP
Visitors flock to Longtan Park in the Dongcheng District of Beijing to attend the temple fair on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

Visitors flock to Longtan Park in the Dongcheng District of Beijing to attend the temple fair on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

A girl dressed in traditional Chinese costume poses for photos at the temple fair at Badachu Park in the Shijingshan District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP
A girl dressed in traditional Chinese costume poses for photos at the temple fair at Badachu Park in the Shijingshan District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

A girl dressed in traditional Chinese costume poses for photos at the temple fair at Badachu Park in the Shijingshan District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

Visitors attend the temple fair at Yaji Mountain in the Pinggu District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP
Visitors attend the temple fair at Yaji Mountain in the Pinggu District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

Visitors attend the temple fair at Yaji Mountain in the Pinggu District of Beijing on February 10, 2024, Chinese New Year's Day. /CFP

Traditional temple fairs have returned to Beijing during this year's Spring Festival holiday after being suspended for several years due to the pandemic. Locals and tourists alike flocked to the many iconic outdoor venues across the city on the first day of the Chinese New Year to enjoy folk arts and activities for leisure and recreation, and to soak up the festive atmosphere at the temple fairs.

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