Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

QINGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 1, 2025 - Folk artists perform waist drums to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

QINGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 1, 2025 - Folk artists perform a ribbon dragon to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival at the Ancient city scenic spot in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

QINGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 1, 2025 - Folk artists perform a ribbon dragon to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival at the Ancient city scenic spot in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

QINGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 1, 2025 - Folk artists perform waist drums to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

QINGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 1, 2025 - Folk artists perform a ribbon dragon to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival at the Ancient city scenic spot in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

QINGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 1, 2025 - Folk artists perform waist drums to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

QINGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 1, 2025 - Folk artists perform waist drums to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

QINGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 1, 2025 - Folk artists perform waist drums to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

QINGZHOU, CHINA - MARCH 1, 2025 - Folk artists perform waist drums to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in Qingzhou, East China's Shandong province, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

Folk artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in the ancient town of Hexia in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

Folk artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in the ancient town of Hexia in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

Folk artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in the ancient town of Hexia in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

Folk artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in the ancient town of Hexia in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

Folk artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in the ancient town of Hexia in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

Folk artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in the ancient town of Hexia in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

Folk artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in the ancient town of Hexia in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

Folk artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in the ancient town of Hexia in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

Folk artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in the ancient town of Hexia in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

Folk artists perform a dragon dance to celebrate the Longtaitou Festival in the ancient town of Hexia in Huai'an, Jiangsu province, China, March 1, 2025.

Longtaitou Festival celebrated in N China's Shanxi

STORY: Longtaitou Festival celebrated in N China's Shanxi SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:54 LOCATION: TAIYUAN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of celebration activities STORYLINE: A series of celebration activities were held Monday to mark Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon Head-raising Day in the Taiyuan Ancient County scenic area in north China's Shanxi Province. Residents enjoyed the grand performance of Shehuo, a traditional carnival-like folk celebration, experienced intangible cultural heritage activities, and savored various foods. The Longtaitou Festival falls on the second day of the second month in the traditional Chinese calendar. The most notable tradition on the day is getting a haircut. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Taiyuan, China. (XHTV)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240312) -- BEIJING, March 12, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform dragon dance in Gaoqing County of Zibo, east China's Shandong Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Zhang Weitang/Xinhua)

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#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 11, 2024 shows people performing dragon dance in Jinan, east China's Shandong Province. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Xu Zhou/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People take part in a dragon boat race in Wangusi Village of Zigui County, Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Zheng Jiayu/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform dragon dance in Gaoqing County of Zibo, east China's Shandong Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Zhang Weitang/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance in Zunhua City of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children perform dragon dance at a kindergarten in Jimo District of Qingdao, east China's Shandong Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Liang Xiaopeng/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on March 11, 2024 shows folk artists performing with ribbons in Wusheng Village of Pengan County, Nanchong, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Liu Yonghong/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance in Qinyang, central China's Henan Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Yang Fan/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Villagers take part in a dragon dance parade in Wangusi Village of Zigui County, Yichang, central China's Hubei Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Wang Gang/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform Lusheng, a traditional musical instrument, to bless for harvest in Zhaitou Village of Sansui County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Wan Wenjie/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children perform dragon dance at a kindergarten in Jiapu Town of Changxing County, Huzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Tan Yunfeng/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on March 11, 2024 shows people taking part in a dragon boat race in Wangusi Village of Zigui County, Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Lei Yong/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on March 11, 2024 shows folk artists performing dragon dance in Hongze District of Huaian, east China's Jiangsu Province. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Yin Chao/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform in Yudi Village of Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Liang Zidong/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240311) -- BEIJING, March 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children perform dragon dance at a kindergarten in Haian City, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 11, 2024. Various celebrations were held across the country for Longtaitou, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Zhai Huiyong/Xinhua)

International expats experience Longtaitou Day in SW China's Chongqing

STORY: International expats experience Longtaitou Day in SW China's Chongqing SHOOTING TIME: March 11, 2024 DATELINE: March 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of international expats participating in the Longtaitou Day celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CAN, Deputy Secretary-General of Chongqing Luhai Foundation STORYLINE: International youths from 13 countries, including Russia, France, and Brazil, experienced folk customs of the Longtaitou Day, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival holiday, in Longxing Ancient Town, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on Monday. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. It is a traditionally busy day for hair salons as many Chinese believe that a new hairdo on that day will bring good luck. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): CHEN CAN, Deputy Secretary-General of Chongqing Luhai Foundation "The Longtaitou Day is a tra

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

FUYANG, CHINA - MARCH 11, 2024 - A barber cuts a child's hair at a barbershop in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, March 11, 2024. That day is the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar, and there is a folk saying that "the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head". Crowds of haircuts appeared all over the country, and many people had their hair cut on this day.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

FUYANG, CHINA - MARCH 11, 2024 - A barber cuts a child's hair at a barbershop in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, March 11, 2024. That day is the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar, and there is a folk saying that "the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head". Crowds of haircuts appeared all over the country, and many people had their hair cut on this day.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

FUYANG, CHINA - MARCH 11, 2024 - A barber cuts a child's hair at a barbershop in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, March 11, 2024. That day is the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar, and there is a folk saying that "the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head". Crowds of haircuts appeared all over the country, and many people had their hair cut on this day.

Longtaitou Festival

Longtaitou Festival

FUYANG, CHINA - MARCH 11, 2024 - A barber cuts a child's hair at a barbershop in Fuyang city, East China's Anhui province, March 11, 2024. That day is the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar, and there is a folk saying that "the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head". Crowds of haircuts appeared all over the country, and many people had their hair cut on this day.

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

(240310) -- NINGBO, March 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists holding cloth dragons take part in a parade in celebration of the upcoming Longtaitou Day in Fenghua, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 10, 2024. Fenghua Cloth Dragon, one of the country's most representative dragon dances, was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. A grand parade was organized in Fenghua on Sunday, one day ahead of the traditional Longtaitou Day, literally meaning "dragon raises head", to celebrate the occasion. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

(240310) -- NINGBO, March 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists holding cloth dragons take part in a parade in celebration of the upcoming Longtaitou Day in Fenghua, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 10, 2024. Fenghua Cloth Dragon, one of the country's most representative dragon dances, was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. A grand parade was organized in Fenghua on Sunday, one day ahead of the traditional Longtaitou Day, literally meaning "dragon raises head", to celebrate the occasion. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

(240310) -- NINGBO, March 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance in celebration of the upcoming Longtaitou Day in Fenghua, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 10, 2024. Fenghua Cloth Dragon, one of the country's most representative dragon dances, was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. A grand parade was organized in Fenghua on Sunday, one day ahead of the traditional Longtaitou Day, literally meaning "dragon raises head", to celebrate the occasion. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

(240310) -- NINGBO, March 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance in celebration of the upcoming Longtaitou Day in Fenghua, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 10, 2024. Fenghua Cloth Dragon, one of the country's most representative dragon dances, was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. A grand parade was organized in Fenghua on Sunday, one day ahead of the traditional Longtaitou Day, literally meaning "dragon raises head", to celebrate the occasion. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

(240310) -- NINGBO, March 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists holding cloth dragons take part in a parade in celebration of the upcoming Longtaitou Day in Fenghua, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 10, 2024. Fenghua Cloth Dragon, one of the country's most representative dragon dances, was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. A grand parade was organized in Fenghua on Sunday, one day ahead of the traditional Longtaitou Day, literally meaning "dragon raises head", to celebrate the occasion. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

CHINA-ZHEJIANG-FENGHUA-CLOTH DRAGON-PARADE (CN)

(240310) -- NINGBO, March 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists perform dragon dance in celebration of the upcoming Longtaitou Day in Fenghua, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 10, 2024. Fenghua Cloth Dragon, one of the country's most representative dragon dances, was listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006. A grand parade was organized in Fenghua on Sunday, one day ahead of the traditional Longtaitou Day, literally meaning "dragon raises head", to celebrate the occasion. (Xinhua/Huang Zongzhi)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240310) -- BEIJING, March 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children give a dragon dance performance at Yinghui kindergarten in Xianju County in Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 8, 2024. Various celebrations were held for the upcoming Longtaitou Day, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Wang Huabin/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240309) -- TAIZHOU, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children give a dragon dance performance at Yinghui kindergarten in Xianju County in Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 8, 2024. Various celebrations were held for the upcoming Longtaitou Day, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Wang Huabin/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240309) -- ZAOZHUANG, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Folk artists give a lion dance performance in Zaozhuang City, east China's Shandong Province, March 9, 2024. Various celebrations were held for the upcoming Longtaitou Day, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Sun Yang/Xinhua)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

#CHINA-LONGTAITOU-TRADITIONAL FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS (CN)

(240309) -- LINYI, March 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People perform Yangge folk dance in Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province, March 9, 2024. Various celebrations were held for the upcoming Longtaitou Day, a traditional day for a new haircut after the Spring Festival. The day of Longtaitou, which literally means "dragon raises head," falls on the second day of the second lunar month. (Photo by Xu Chuanbao/Xinhua)