Spring Festival Preparation - China

Spring Festival Preparation - China

People perform dragon dance during an event celebrating the upcoming Spring Festival at Caijie Village in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, on January 18, 2025. Various activities were held across the country to welcome the upcoming Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, which falls on January, 29 this year. Photo by Yao Haixiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Spring Festival in China's Henan celebrated with traditional folk performances

STORY: Spring Festival in China's Henan celebrated with traditional folk performances DATELINE: Jan. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:55 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of traditional folk performances 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU ZIQI, Tourist 3. various of traditional folk performances 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SU BAOSHENG, Performer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ZHANG XIAO, Local resident STORYLINE: People in central China's Henan Province are celebrating the Spring Festival with traditional folk performances. In Qixian County, the time-honored Shehuo performance has attracted many visitors. Shehuo, a gala of folk performances including the lion and dragon dance, enjoys widespread popularity in rural areas across China. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): XU ZIQI, Tourist "I felt the passion of the local people and the unique culture of the temple fair." In Suixian County, the streets come alive with a festive atmosphere as locals and tourists join the traditional Caijie performance. SOUNDBITE