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Celebrating the Year of the Dragon: Beijing Temple Fairs

Going to temple fairs is one of the necessary activities for Beijingers to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Temple fairs in the Altar to Earth Park and Longtan Lake Park will open on Chinese lunar New Year’s Day.

Temple fairs are a favorite spot for those celebrating the first day of the Lunar New Year. Whether it’s to burn incense or make wishes for the new year, temples in and around the Chinese capital always see masses of people. This year’s temple fairs will feature around 800 performances.

Going to temple fairs is one of the necessary activities for Beijingers to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Temple fairs in the Altar to Earth Park and Longtan Lake Park will open on Chinese lunar New Year’s Day. People can try snacks from different parts of the country and enjoy various folk culture shows.

Temple fair vendor said, "This is a kind of very delicious cookie from Taiwan, made of polished glutinous rice and fruit."

The Altar to Earth Park has planned an exhibition of handicraft art of Chinese intangible cultural heritage. Clay figurines, dough models and paintings will be displayed.

Tourist said, "I’ve brought the model of 12 beauties. I’m from Guangdong and I think the temple fairs in Beijing are quite different from that in Guangzhou."

Many parks are holding themed events like this one called the "Flying Dragon Sending Blessing". Beihai Park is holding a flower fair. People can also climb the hills for blessings in Xiangshan Park and Jingshan Park. It is estimated that over a million tourists are expected to visit the temple fairs.

Going to temple fairs is one of the necessary activities for Beijingers to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Temple fairs in the Altar to Earth Park and Longtan Lake Park will open on Chinese lunar New Year’s Day.

 
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