Beijngers: Hailing the New Year at Temple Fairs
Updated: 2005-01-19

Temple fairs, which are traditional cultural events featuring all kinds of Chinese folk activities, are one of the most important and grand activities during the Spring Festival in Beijing . For those who haven't got the time to travel outside Beijing, taking part in temple fairs might be quite enjoyable. Here is a list of temple fairs that will be held during the Spring Festival:

  Temple Fair at the Temple of Earth

Time: February 8-15, 2005.
Place: Ditan (The Temple of Earth) Park.
Activities: a folk flower fair, an acrobatic show, Quyi performances, a fashion show, a tea serving,
and a puppet show, as well as other activities.

  Temple Fair at White Cloud Taoist Temple

Time: February 9-15, 2005.
Place: White Cloud Taoist Temple.
Activities: folk art performances, snacks with local flavor, and an exhibition of Taoist culture.

  Temple Fair at Changdian

Time: February 9-15, 2005.
Place: From the Hepingmen intersection of South Xinhua Street, Xuwu District to the Culture Square along Hufang Road through the Hufang Bridge Intersection to the south.
Activities: a variety show, a cross-talk show, a traditional lion dance, a stilt dance, and Dancing
God of Fortune, rickshaw, and folk wedding performances, as well as other activities.
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