Full of New Year’s Flavor! 18 Family-Friendly Folk Activities to Experience the New Year’s Spirit with Kids
🧨 We've compiled folk activities from three consecutive Spring Festivals, 18 events full of atmosphere, perfect for bringing kids to experience traditional New Year vibes. Bookmark this and get ready for this year's celebration——
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1️⃣ Puzhai Fire Dragon P1
Puzhai Fire Dragon Square, Fengshun County, Meizhou, Guangdong
15th day of the first lunar month, 18:30~22:00
🔥 Family highlight: The fire dragon performance is stunning, let kids feel the clash of flames and folk customs, remember to keep them warm
2️⃣ Yuzun Palace Worship of the Heavenly Grandfather P2
Yuzun Palace, Xiangcheng District, Zhangzhou, Fujian
8th day of the first lunar month at night, ceremony 23:00~00:30
🙏 Family highlight: Let kids learn about traditional blessing rituals and experience a strong religious cultural atmosphere
3️⃣ Yongchun Buddha Bombing (Torch Procession) P3.4
You Sheng Palace, Dapu, Yongchun County, Quanzhou, Fujian
11th to 14th day of the first lunar month, one round; 15th day, two rounds, 18:30~20:30
🎆 Family highlight: Unique Buddha bombing ritual, torch parade full of atmosphere, let kids experience a different folk custom
4️⃣ Houfu God Procession P5~7
Houfu Township, Tantou Town, Changle District, Fuzhou, Fujian
10th and 26th day of the first lunar month, morning to early next day
👨👩👧👦 Family highlight: The god procession is grand and lively, let kids feel the bustling folk atmosphere and learn about local traditional culture
5️⃣ Dachanglong Lantern Festival P8.9
Cuìhuàn Hall, Dachanglong, Puning, Guangdong
14th to 15th day of the first lunar month, 18:30~early next day, large scale during Lantern Festival
🏮 Family highlight: The lantern celebration is lively with many lanterns, perfect for taking photos with kids and feeling the Lantern Festival atmosphere
6️⃣ Xikou Cane Alley Ceremony P10
Xikou Township, Linxi Town, Xiangqiao District, Chaozhou, Guangdong
16th day of the first lunar month, 18:30~early next day
🌿 Family highlight: The Cane Alley ceremony is unique, let kids learn the meaning of sugarcane and experience local folk characteristics
7️⃣ Houjiang Village Torch Festival P11
Houjiang Village, Yunxiao County, Zhangzhou, Fujian
17th day of the first lunar month, torch patrol 18:30~23:00
🔥 Family highlight: The torch patrol is spectacular, let kids hold small torches (safely) and experience the festive atmosphere
8️⃣ Wangmantian Fish Lantern Festival P12
Wangmantian Village, Xitou Town, Shexian, Huangshan, Anhui
13th to 16th day of the first lunar month, starts at 19:00 every night
🐟 Family highlight: The fish lantern parade is magnificent, follow the fish lantern team with kids and enjoy a fairy-tale-like atmosphere
9️⃣ Qiaolin Fireworks and Fire Dragon P13
Qiaoxi Village (canceled), Qiaonan Village (canceled), Qiaodong Village, Pandong Town, Jieyang, Guangdong
10th day of the first lunar month, starts at 20:00
🎇 Family highlight: Double thrill of fireworks and fire dragon, let kids enjoy a visual feast, remember to find a good viewing spot early
1️⃣0️⃣ Yangmei Village Torch Festival P14
Yangmei Village, Jiedong District, Jieyang, Guangdong
6th day of the first lunar month, 19:30~21:00
🔥 Family highlight: Strong torch festival atmosphere, let kids experience the lively traditional festival, keep warm and safe
1️⃣1️⃣ Xinlin Village Fire Walking P15
Xinlin Village, Rongcheng District, Jieyang, Guangdong
7th day of the first lunar month, starts around 22:00
👣 Family highlight: Unique fire walking ritual, let kids feel the magic of folk customs, keep a safe distance
1️⃣2️⃣ Fenggang Yingge Dance P16
Fenggang Township, Chaoyang District, Shantou, Guangdong
6th to 8th day of the first lunar month
💃 Family highlight: The Yingge dance is grand and the costumes are gorgeous, let kids learn about intangible cultural heritage
1️⃣3️⃣ Kushui Shehuo Festival P17
Kushui Street Village, Kushui Town, Yongdeng County, Lanzhou, Gansu
1st to 2nd day of the second lunar month, large scale on 2nd day, 13:00~16:00, 19:30~22:00
🎭 Family highlight: Rich Shehuo performances including dragon and lion dances, opera, etc., let kids experience the New Year flavor of Northwest China
1️⃣4️⃣ Yanzao Tuo Shen P18
Shangshe Village, Chenghai District, Shantou, Guangdong
21st day of the first lunar month at night + 22nd day afternoon
🤹 Family highlight: The Tuo Shen ritual is lively and fun, let kids feel the unique local folk customs
1️⃣5️⃣ Binyang Cannon Dragon Festival
Old Temple of Cannon Dragon, Binyang County, Nanning, Guangxi
11th day of the first lunar month at night
🐉 Family highlight: Cannon dragon flying and firecrackers ringing, let kids feel the enthusiastic festival atmosphere, take safety precautions
1️⃣6️⃣ Yueqing Jewelry Dragon
Beibaixiang Town, Liushi Town, Yueqing, Zhejiang
Concentrated from 10th to 16th day of the first lunar month, burning on the night of the 16th
💍 Family highlight: Jewelry dragons are exquisitely made with rich patterns, let kids appreciate the charm of intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship
1️⃣7️⃣ Xinqiao Bench Dragon
Xipu Village, Xinqiao Town, Zhangping, Fujian
13th day of the twelfth lunar month, 3rd and 15th day of the first lunar month
🐲 Family highlight: The bench dragon parade is spectacular, let kids experience the lively collective folk activities
1️⃣8️⃣ Mazu Patrol
Meizhou Island, Putian, Fujian
8th to 14th day of the first lunar month
🙏 Family highlight: The Mazu patrol ceremony is solemn, let kids learn about the sea goddess culture and feel traditional beliefs