A file photo shows a traditional Chinese culture-themed fair being held in Jinan, Shandong Province to celebrate Duanwu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival. /IC

A file photo shows a traditional Chinese culture-themed fair being held in Jinan, Shandong Province to celebrate Duanwu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival. /IC

A file photo shows folk musicians dressed in hanfu attire playing music at a traditional Chinese culture-themed fair held in Jinan, Shandong Province to celebrate Duanwu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival. /IC

A file photo shows folk musicians dressed in hanfu attire playing music at a traditional Chinese culture-themed fair held in Jinan, Shandong Province to celebrate Duanwu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival. /IC

A file photo shows a traditional Chinese culture-themed fair being held in Jinan, Shandong Province to celebrate Duanwu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival. /IC

A file photo shows a traditional Chinese culture-themed fair being held in Jinan, Shandong Province to celebrate Duanwu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival. /IC

A file photo shows folk musicians dressed in hanfu attire playing music at a traditional Chinese culture-themed fair held in Jinan, Shandong Province to celebrate Duanwu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival. /IC

A file photo shows folk musicians dressed in hanfu attire playing music at a traditional Chinese culture-themed fair held in Jinan, Shandong Province to celebrate Duanwu Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival. /IC

From traditional-style makeup, hairpins, and toys to handmade sachets and sugar paintings, a fair held in Jinan, Shandong Province drew both local residents and tourists to immerse themselves in vibrant Dragon Boat Festival celebrations. A highlight of the event was young folk musicians dressed in elegant hanfu outfits playing popular modern songs on traditional Chinese instruments like the guzheng, flute, and erhu. This blend of contemporary melodies and ancient instruments echoed the enduring spirit of Dragon Boat Festival while offering it a modern twist.