Laba rice porridge, eaten during the traditional Chinese Laba Festival which falls on the eighth day in the last lunar month of the year, is displayed in an ox-themed exhibition at the Capital Museum.[Chinadaily.com.cn/ by Feng Hui]

More than 10 folk art experts showed off their unique skills in making embroidery figurines, calabash carvings, hairy monkeys, kites, kongzhu, dough figurines and various old toys. To add vitality and recall the old cultural ambiance of the celebrations, drum ballad performers also performed during the show. Peking Opera costumes and properties were displayed beside the stage. Food was also an essential part of the show - visitors would be able to buy roast duck, preserved fruit, dried nuts and melon-shaped maltose.

The exhibitions’admission was free and bookings weren’t necessary during the Spring Festival.

Editor: Feng Hui