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Wuhan Guiyuan Temple Fair draws festive crowds during holiday

CGTN

The Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province ushered in the Year of the Snake with a grand celebration reviving the rich traditions of the Chinese New Year, attracting around 300,000 visitors during the Spring Festival holiday.

A boy poses for photos at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG
A boy poses for photos at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG

A boy poses for photos at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG

Visitors buy bingtang hulu, or candied hawthorn, at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG
Visitors buy bingtang hulu, or candied hawthorn, at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG

Visitors buy bingtang hulu, or candied hawthorn, at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG

Visitors browse a market at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG
Visitors browse a market at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG

Visitors browse a market at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG

With a history dating back over 300 years to the early Qing Dynasty, the Guiyuan Temple Fair is a cherished national intangible cultural heritage. The 2024 edition featured one main venue and four sub-venues, offering a diverse array of cultural performances, including lion dances, sugar painting, puppet shows, face-changing acts, fish lantern dances, and shadow puppetry.

Taoquan, or ring toss, a classic festive game, is seen at the Wuhan Guiyuan Temple Fair, where participants stand at a set distance and aim to loop plastic rings around various prizes,  in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG
Taoquan, or ring toss, a classic festive game, is seen at the Wuhan Guiyuan Temple Fair, where participants stand at a set distance and aim to loop plastic rings around various prizes, in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG

Taoquan, or ring toss, a classic festive game, is seen at the Wuhan Guiyuan Temple Fair, where participants stand at a set distance and aim to loop plastic rings around various prizes, in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG

Gourd products from Shandong Province are seen on sale at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG
Gourd products from Shandong Province are seen on sale at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG

Gourd products from Shandong Province are seen on sale at the Guiyuan Temple Fair in Wuhan, Hubei Province on February 4, 2025. /VCG

A blend of commerce, culture, tourism, and sports activities immersed visitors in the essence of traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, making it a prime destination for people looking to experience authentic folk customs.

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