A guide to New Year temple fairs in Beijing
Updated: 2016-02-05 14:56
(chinadaily.com.cn)
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Cast members prepare for the performance during the Spring Festival rehearsal at Badachu Park in Beijing, Feb 1, 2016. [Photo/Xinhua] |
Badachu temple fair
Dates: Feb 8-13
Venue: Badachu Park, Shijingshan district
Admission: 10 yuan
A grand performance will include 108 people reenacting a scene from the Qing Dynasty, when the emperor dressed up for a cruise and prayed in the temple during Lunar New Year. The performance will be put on twice a day from Feb 8 to 13. A series of cultural activities showing traditional customs can also be seen at the fair.
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