Huaxi celebrates Dragon Boat Festival with array of activities

To celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, which lasted from June 8-10, Huaxi district in Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhuo province, carefully prepared an array of activities catering to visitors from far and wide.

Qingyan Ancient Town integrated modern elements into the preservation of traditional culture, launching a series of unique activities including an "intangible cultural heritage" costume display competition and "intangible cultural heritage" promotional performances, attracting a large number of tourists. Over the three-day holiday, the town received 75,000 visits.

Actors dressed in traditional clothing perform in Qingyan Ancient Town. [Photo/WeChat account of Huaxi tourism]

Meanwhile in Huaxi Park, the splendid floral boat parade was once again a hit. Visitors also made their own sachets, a traditional custom of the Dragon Boat Festival. 

The floral boat parade is staged in Huaxi Park. [Photo/WeChat account of Huaxi tourism]

Over the holiday, Tianhetan Tourist Resort held firework shows, song and dance performances, cartoon parades, a folk garden party, and more, while also releasing fireless Kongming lanterns, offering visitors a joyful holiday.

A stunning firework show attracts a crowd in Tianhetan Tourist Resort. [Photo/WeChat account of Huaxi tourism]