The second Chenghuang Temple Fair in Shaoxing, historically known as Shanyin, is underway and running until January 5, 2025 in east China's Zhejiang Province, spreading festive cheer to welcome the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac.
The event features a vibrant mix of cultural activities, including over 100 market stalls showcasing Shaoxing's intangible cultural heritage, creative handicrafts, traditional hanfu clothing, and regional delicacies from all over the province.
Highlights include the lively temple fair parade that showcases dragon dances, lion dances, and other folk traditions. Visitors can also enjoy immersive experiences like hanfu photoshoots, local opera performances, acrobatics, and youth band shows at popular venues across Shaoxing. This celebration offers an exciting way for visitors to explore rich local cultural heritage while ringing in the Chinese New Year.