Zigong hosts Lantern Festival folk culture gala

Zigong marked the Lantern Festival on March 3 with a cultural celebration jointly held with Gongjing district's "Dragon and Lion Dancing for Lantern Festival" folk culture showcase.

The event featured a folk parade, stage performances, an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) market and a themed book exhibition, offering residents and visitors an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture during the festive season.

The festivities began at 1 p.m. with a large-scale folk parade. Accompanied by the rhythmic beating of gongs and drums, a procession of more than 1,000 participants marched through the streets. Colorful performances animated the route, as dragon dancers twisted and soared with rustic agility, while lion lantern troupes exuded vigor and grandeur.

Other groups included Sichuan opera performers, waist drum teams, yangko dancers, fashion show performers and energetic student formations. The parade lasted two hours, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route.

Following the parade, the main folk culture showcase got underway with promotional videos highlighting Gongjing's city image, Zigong Aviation Industry Park and original songs. The performance program unfolded across three themed sections, blending folk traditions with opera, song and dance, comedy sketches and traditional kuaiban storytelling.

Throughout the day, a Lantern Festival ICH market offered a variety of traditional crafts and local specialty products. The colorful stalls attracted large numbers of visitors, who stopped to browse and purchase festive goods while enjoying the lively holiday atmosphere.

Zigong marked the Lantern Festival on March 3 with a cultural celebration jointly held with Gongjing district's "Dragon and Lion Dancing for Lantern Festival" folk culture showcase.

The event featured a folk parade, stage performances, an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) market and a themed book exhibition, offering residents and visitors an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture during the festive season.

The festivities began at 1 p.m. with a large-scale folk parade. Accompanied by the rhythmic beating of gongs and drums, a procession of more than 1,000 participants marched through the streets. Colorful performances animated the route, as dragon dancers twisted and soared with rustic agility, while lion lantern troupes exuded vigor and grandeur.

Other groups included Sichuan opera performers, waist drum teams, yangko dancers, fashion show performers and energetic student formations. The parade lasted two hours, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route.

Following the parade, the main folk culture showcase got underway with promotional videos highlighting Gongjing's city image, Zigong Aviation Industry Park and original songs. The performance program unfolded across three themed sections, blending folk traditions with opera, song and dance, comedy sketches and traditional kuaiban storytelling.

Throughout the day, a Lantern Festival ICH market offered a variety of traditional crafts and local specialty products. The colorful stalls attracted large numbers of visitors, who stopped to browse and purchase festive goods while enjoying the lively holiday atmosphere.

Zigong marked the Lantern Festival on March 3 with a cultural celebration jointly held with Gongjing district's "Dragon and Lion Dancing for Lantern Festival" folk culture showcase.

The event featured a folk parade, stage performances, an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) market and a themed book exhibition, offering residents and visitors an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture during the festive season.

The festivities began at 1 p.m. with a large-scale folk parade. Accompanied by the rhythmic beating of gongs and drums, a procession of more than 1,000 participants marched through the streets. Colorful performances animated the route, as dragon dancers twisted and soared with rustic agility, while lion lantern troupes exuded vigor and grandeur.

Other groups included Sichuan opera performers, waist drum teams, yangko dancers, fashion show performers and energetic student formations. The parade lasted two hours, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route.

Following the parade, the main folk culture showcase got underway with promotional videos highlighting Gongjing's city image, Zigong Aviation Industry Park and original songs. The performance program unfolded across three themed sections, blending folk traditions with opera, song and dance, comedy sketches and traditional kuaiban storytelling.

Throughout the day, a Lantern Festival ICH market offered a variety of traditional crafts and local specialty products. The colorful stalls attracted large numbers of visitors, who stopped to browse and purchase festive goods while enjoying the lively holiday atmosphere.

Zigong marked the Lantern Festival on March 3 with a cultural celebration jointly held with Gongjing district's "Dragon and Lion Dancing for Lantern Festival" folk culture showcase.

The event featured a folk parade, stage performances, an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) market and a themed book exhibition, offering residents and visitors an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture during the festive season.

The festivities began at 1 p.m. with a large-scale folk parade. Accompanied by the rhythmic beating of gongs and drums, a procession of more than 1,000 participants marched through the streets. Colorful performances animated the route, as dragon dancers twisted and soared with rustic agility, while lion lantern troupes exuded vigor and grandeur.

Other groups included Sichuan opera performers, waist drum teams, yangko dancers, fashion show performers and energetic student formations. The parade lasted two hours, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route.

Following the parade, the main folk culture showcase got underway with promotional videos highlighting Gongjing's city image, Zigong Aviation Industry Park and original songs. The performance program unfolded across three themed sections, blending folk traditions with opera, song and dance, comedy sketches and traditional kuaiban storytelling.

Throughout the day, a Lantern Festival ICH market offered a variety of traditional crafts and local specialty products. The colorful stalls attracted large numbers of visitors, who stopped to browse and purchase festive goods while enjoying the lively holiday atmosphere.

Zigong marked the Lantern Festival on March 3 with a cultural celebration jointly held with Gongjing district's "Dragon and Lion Dancing for Lantern Festival" folk culture showcase.

The event featured a folk parade, stage performances, an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) market and a themed book exhibition, offering residents and visitors an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture during the festive season.

The festivities began at 1 p.m. with a large-scale folk parade. Accompanied by the rhythmic beating of gongs and drums, a procession of more than 1,000 participants marched through the streets. Colorful performances animated the route, as dragon dancers twisted and soared with rustic agility, while lion lantern troupes exuded vigor and grandeur.

Other groups included Sichuan opera performers, waist drum teams, yangko dancers, fashion show performers and energetic student formations. The parade lasted two hours, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route.

Following the parade, the main folk culture showcase got underway with promotional videos highlighting Gongjing's city image, Zigong Aviation Industry Park and original songs. The performance program unfolded across three themed sections, blending folk traditions with opera, song and dance, comedy sketches and traditional kuaiban storytelling.

Throughout the day, a Lantern Festival ICH market offered a variety of traditional crafts and local specialty products. The colorful stalls attracted large numbers of visitors, who stopped to browse and purchase festive goods while enjoying the lively holiday atmosphere.

Zigong marked the Lantern Festival on March 3 with a cultural celebration jointly held with Gongjing district's "Dragon and Lion Dancing for Lantern Festival" folk culture showcase.

The event featured a folk parade, stage performances, an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) market and a themed book exhibition, offering residents and visitors an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture during the festive season.

The festivities began at 1 p.m. with a large-scale folk parade. Accompanied by the rhythmic beating of gongs and drums, a procession of more than 1,000 participants marched through the streets. Colorful performances animated the route, as dragon dancers twisted and soared with rustic agility, while lion lantern troupes exuded vigor and grandeur.

Other groups included Sichuan opera performers, waist drum teams, yangko dancers, fashion show performers and energetic student formations. The parade lasted two hours, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route.

Following the parade, the main folk culture showcase got underway with promotional videos highlighting Gongjing's city image, Zigong Aviation Industry Park and original songs. The performance program unfolded across three themed sections, blending folk traditions with opera, song and dance, comedy sketches and traditional kuaiban storytelling.

Throughout the day, a Lantern Festival ICH market offered a variety of traditional crafts and local specialty products. The colorful stalls attracted large numbers of visitors, who stopped to browse and purchase festive goods while enjoying the lively holiday atmosphere.

Zigong marked the Lantern Festival on March 3 with a cultural celebration jointly held with Gongjing district's "Dragon and Lion Dancing for Lantern Festival" folk culture showcase.

The event featured a folk parade, stage performances, an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) market and a themed book exhibition, offering residents and visitors an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture during the festive season.

The festivities began at 1 p.m. with a large-scale folk parade. Accompanied by the rhythmic beating of gongs and drums, a procession of more than 1,000 participants marched through the streets. Colorful performances animated the route, as dragon dancers twisted and soared with rustic agility, while lion lantern troupes exuded vigor and grandeur.

Other groups included Sichuan opera performers, waist drum teams, yangko dancers, fashion show performers and energetic student formations. The parade lasted two hours, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route.

Following the parade, the main folk culture showcase got underway with promotional videos highlighting Gongjing's city image, Zigong Aviation Industry Park and original songs. The performance program unfolded across three themed sections, blending folk traditions with opera, song and dance, comedy sketches and traditional kuaiban storytelling.

Throughout the day, a Lantern Festival ICH market offered a variety of traditional crafts and local specialty products. The colorful stalls attracted large numbers of visitors, who stopped to browse and purchase festive goods while enjoying the lively holiday atmosphere.

Zigong marked the Lantern Festival on March 3 with a cultural celebration jointly held with Gongjing district's "Dragon and Lion Dancing for Lantern Festival" folk culture showcase.

The event featured a folk parade, stage performances, an intangible cultural heritage (ICH) market and a themed book exhibition, offering residents and visitors an immersive experience of traditional Chinese culture during the festive season.

The festivities began at 1 p.m. with a large-scale folk parade. Accompanied by the rhythmic beating of gongs and drums, a procession of more than 1,000 participants marched through the streets. Colorful performances animated the route, as dragon dancers twisted and soared with rustic agility, while lion lantern troupes exuded vigor and grandeur.

Other groups included Sichuan opera performers, waist drum teams, yangko dancers, fashion show performers and energetic student formations. The parade lasted two hours, drawing enthusiastic crowds along the route.

Following the parade, the main folk culture showcase got underway with promotional videos highlighting Gongjing's city image, Zigong Aviation Industry Park and original songs. The performance program unfolded across three themed sections, blending folk traditions with opera, song and dance, comedy sketches and traditional kuaiban storytelling.

Throughout the day, a Lantern Festival ICH market offered a variety of traditional crafts and local specialty products. The colorful stalls attracted large numbers of visitors, who stopped to browse and purchase festive goods while enjoying the lively holiday atmosphere.