A folk paper dragon performance wows crowds at the Shijingshan Amusement Park in Beijing as part of the park's vibrant National Day holiday celebrations, October 3, 2025. /VCG
A folk paper dragon performance wows crowds at the Shijingshan Amusement Park in Beijing as part of the park's vibrant National Day holiday celebrations, October 3, 2025. /VCG
A folk paper dragon performance wows crowds at the Shijingshan Amusement Park in Beijing as part of the park's vibrant National Day holiday celebrations, October 3, 2025. /VCG
A folk paper dragon performance wows crowds at the Shijingshan Amusement Park in Beijing as part of the park's vibrant National Day holiday celebrations, October 3, 2025. /VCG
China's National Day celebrations are buzzing with the country's vibrant intangible cultural heritage. From lively stilt-walking to the dazzling sparks of molten iron fireworks, folk performances are lighting up tourist hotspots nationwide.
At a park in Beijing, giant handcrafted paper dragons from Shanxi Province steal the show. Built with bamboo frames, paper scales and more than 30 intricate steps, they surge and dance to life with the beat of pounding drums, creating a spectacular blend of tradition and festivity.