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Floating flower fair ongoing at Litchi Bay on Jan. 21-27

Citizens visit the floating flower fair on Jan. 21, 2017. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

As the chicken dolls danced around and Miss Xiguan cruised the Litchi Bay, the 2017 floating flower fair was officially opened on Jan. 21.

At the opening ceremony, elements related to the Year of the Rooster grabbed everyone’s attention, such as Deqing rooster dance, chick dolls and “rooster olives”. On the water, Miss Xiguan cruising the Litchi Bay stole the limelight, showcasing the unique Xiguan style.

More festive and interesting activities will be held at the floating flower fair at the Litchi Bay and Liwan Lake Park until Jan. 27.

Miss Xiguans in traditional Xiguan dresses cruise around the Liwan Lake. [Photo/Southern Metropolis Daily]

About 100 boats gather at the Litchi Bay, selling blooming flowers, Lingnan fruits, Xiguan snacks and special local products. 17 Miss Xiguans in traditional Xiguan dresses cruise around the Liwan Lake, interacting with visitors. Shawan Piao Se performances will be presented on Jan. 24, featuring local traditional themes.

Other activities include puppet shows, wedding celebration performances, writing Spring Festival couplets, guessing lantern riddles, making traditional handicrafts, intangible cultural heritage exhibition and Cantonese opera performances. All of these events will be held everyday from Jan. 21 to 27, so don’t miss out.

Litchi Bay (荔枝湾) and Liwan Lake Park (荔湾湖公园)

Admission: Free

Add.: Near Longjin West Road, Liwan District, Guangzhou

Nearby Metro station: Zhongshan Eighth Road station of Line 5, or Changshou Road station of Line 1

(by Monica)


The opening ceremony of the 2017 floating flower fair on Jan. 21. [Photo/Southcn.com]

The opening ceremony of the 2017 floating flower fair on Jan. 21. [Photo/Southcn.com]

The opening ceremony of the 2017 floating flower fair on Jan. 21. [Photo/Southcn.com]


Sightseeing boats at the floating flower fair. [Photo//www.ycwb.com]

Performances at the opening ceremony of the floating flower fair. [Photo/Southern Metropolis Daily]

Chiken dolls walk around at the opening ceremony of the floating flower fair. [Photo/Southern Metropolis Daily]


Miss Xiguans in traditional Xiguan dresses cruise around the Liwan Lake. [Photo/www.ycwb.com]

Miss Xiguans in traditional Xiguan dresses cruise around the Liwan Lake. [Photo/www.ycwb.com]


Miss Xiguans in traditional Xiguan dresses cruise around the Liwan Lake. [Photo/www.ycwb.com]

Miss Xiguans in traditional Xiguan dresses cruise around the Liwan Lake. [Photo/www.ycwb.com]


Miss Xiguans in traditional Xiguan dresses cruise around the Liwan Lake. [Photo/www.ycwb.com]

Miss Xiguans in traditional Xiguan dresses cruise around the Liwan Lake. [Photo/www.ycwb.com]


Citizens take selfies at the flower fair. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]

Citizens take selfies at the flower fair. [Photo/Guangzhou Daily]

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