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Zhangjiagang's dragon boat festival cultural extravaganza

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chinadaily.com.cn|June 7, 2024

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The Xiangshan Mountain scenic area in Zhangjiagang is adorned with colorful installations. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]

As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, Zhangjiagang invites visitors to indulge in a cultural and tourism bonanza taking place from June 8 to 10.

Yongxing village will host a market featuring numerous stalls where visitors can don traditional Chinese clothing, personalize a handcrafted lacquer fan, carry a bamboo lantern, and adorn themselves with a sachet to fully embrace the festive atmosphere.

At the Jiangnan Farming Cultural Park, visitors can engage in poetic exchanges with the innkeeper, solve riddles with flower vendors, and challenge chess players to a game. These activities will continue until June 30, offering ample opportunities for cultural exploration and enjoyment.

Meanwhile, vibrant colors fill the landscape at Xiangshan Mountain scenic area. With an abundance of colorful decorations, the hillside provides a perfect backdrop for memorable moments and stunning photographs.

For those seeking indoor entertainment, the Children's Library is hosting activities such as painting, Peaking Opera mask creation, and zongzi making, while the Zhangjiagang Library offers workshops on traditional bamboo weaving and picture book reading. Additionally, Zhangjiagang Museum is presenting an exhibition on contemporary Chinese calligraphy by renowned artists, historical photo displays, and a touring exhibition of ink paintings by Chen Hui, a professor from Tsinghua University's Academy of Arts and Design.