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Longde celebrates traditional folk activities

seeningxia.com|Updated: February 13, 2025

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A folk performance is staged on Feb 11 in Longde county, Guyuan, Ningxia, to celebrate the Chinese New Year. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com] 

On Feb 11, Longde county in Guyuan, Ningxia, celebrated the Chinese New Year with a vibrant cultural event. 

The event featured 10 traditional Chinese performance teams from across the county, each showcasing their unique talents and regional characteristics. 

Performances included traditional dragon and lion dances, Yangko dances, and more. Among the most creative acts were those that gave the folk performances clear narratives, telling red stories, inspirational tales, and stories of struggle. 

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A folk performance is staged on Feb 11 in Longde county, Guyuan, Ningxia, to celebrate the Chinese New Year. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com]

Traditional programs, such as floats, stilt-walking, and dry boats, paraded through the streets. 

Longde has continued its annual folk parade, utilizing this traditional and festive form of expression to foster a joyful and lively holiday atmosphere. This initiative also paves the way for new cultural consumption models.

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A folk performance is staged in Longde county, Guyuan, Ningxia, on Feb 11 to celebrate the Chinese New Year. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com]