Approaching the Spring Festival, there is stronger Chinese New Year atmosphere everywhere. This Year’s Spring Festival holiday will last from Jan 31 to Feb 6, a rare and wonderful 7-day holiday. Some people will go back to their hometowns to celebrate the Year of the Tiger with their families, while other people will stay local for the Spring Festival.
How will you spend this long holiday? Stay at home or play outside?
For people who stay in Guangzhou, it’s not a difficult thing to spend a happy holiday, for there are plenty of interesting activities for you to choose.
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Let’s see what you can do during Chinese New Year!
Stroll Flower Markets
Online and offline flower markets are being held in Guangzhou, so that people can enjoy and buy flowers without leaving home.
Shopping in flower markets, buying New Year flowers and New Year oranges are traditions for people in Guangzhou and the surrounding areas. Under the influence of the epidemic, Guangzhou actively carries out "flower market on the cloud" in many districts, where people are able to choose flowers online.
If you enjoy the beauty of fresh flowers, you cannot miss the flower markets in Guangzhou, for there are various flowers and you can buy what you like to decorate your house, adding the festive and colorful atmosphere.
Yuexiu District: West Lake Online Flower Market
Time: Jan 22 to Feb 15
source: Yuexiu Release
Liwan District: Flower Market Exhibition
Time: from Jan 18
Tianhe District: Spring Festival Flower Market
Online Time: from Jan 21
Offline Time: Jan 27 to Jan 31
source: Tianhe Release
Baiyun District: Flower Market on The Cloud
New Year flowers and agricultural products are sold on a WeChat applet "白云农荟BuyU".
Time: from Jan 7
Guangdong Agricultural Product Buyers Alliance
Other districts in Guangzhou also have their special flower markets online, which makes it more convenient to enjoy and buy flowers. People are free to choose the flower markets that they are interested in.
Traditional Activities in The Spring Festival
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Lion Dance at Canton Tower
Time: Feb 1, the first day of Chinese New Year
On the first day of the Year of the Tiger, there will be a traditional lion dance at Canton Tower. According to traditional Chinese belief, the lion, the king of animals, is regarded as a mascot, which can bring good luck. The lion dance, as one of the most widespread folk dances in China, has a long history and performing the lion dance becomes a custom to pray for safety and happiness.
Seeing the colorful performances and enjoying the lively atmosphere will be a nice experience.
Wish everyone a happy and prosperous new year!
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Celebrated Events at Party Pier
Time: Jan 1 to Feb 15
All kinds of flower lights and rows of red lanterns are strung out along the strung out along the sightseeing corridor, which shows the art of oriental charms and looks colorful. At Party Pier, you can guess riddles, enjoy the lanterns, and have a good time with family and friends.
source: Party Pier
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Featured Activities at Yong Qing Fang
Time: Jan 22 to Feb 15
At Yong Qing Fang, there are plenty of interesting activities, including flower market on the river, special fair, Hanfu show, lion dance and so on, where you can experience the traditional atmosphere of the Spring Festival.
Flower Market on The River
Lion Dance: Feb 1
Hanfu Show: Jan 28, Jan 29
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The Year of the Tiger is approaching. HACOS hopes you would continue enjoy your good health, good luck and good business in the new year!
Kindly Reminder
Pay attention to epidemic prevention and control during the Spring Festival of the Tiger! According to the regulations of Guangzhou center for disease control, people had better not participate in large-scale gathering activities, and family dinners should not exceed 10 people.
Wish everyone a safe and healthy new year!
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