As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Guangzhou's Baiyun District is gearing up for a spectacular series of Fire Dragon Dance performances, which people believe can burn away evil spirits and bring good fortune. Here's a preview of upcoming content.
Fire Dragon Folk Culture Festival
Time: September 12-22
Location: Pinghe Daya Square, near Baiyun District Folk Culture Museum (平和大押广场，白云区民俗文化博物馆附近)
Highlights:
September 12-13: Fireworks show at 8 PM and 9 PM; Flying Fire Phoenix performances at 8:40 PM and 9:40 PM.
September 14-16: Traditional "fire pot," fire knife, and fire stick performances at 8 PM and 9 PM.
September 17 (Mid-Autumn Festival): Fire Dragon Dance, followed by a dazzling light show.
Authentic Fire Dragon ceremonies
Time: Evening of September 17
Locations: Qinghu Village, Shima Village, Luogang Village, Pingsha Village, Pinghe Daya Plaza (清湖村, 石马村, 罗岗村, 平沙村, 平和大押广场)
Unique fire dragon rituals will take place across various villages, such as dragon awakening ceremonies, water blessings, dragon parades, and vibrant fire dragon dances. Junhe Sub-district will feature multiple fire dragon teams performing in Qinghu Village, Pinghe Plaza, and Wangfa Street.
Jiangcun Village's 9th Fire Dragon Festival
Time: Evening of September 17
Location: The Square in front of the Jiang Clan Ancestral Hall in Jiangcun Village (江村村江氏大宗祠门前广场)
Approximately 20 "fire dragons" of different sizes will participate in Jiangcun's celebration, starting with the dragon's water-blessing ceremony. The dragons will circle the square, dancing joyously to pray for good weather, health, and family reunions.
2024 Xiamao Mid-Autumn Fire Dragon Dance event
Date: Evening of September 17
Location: Xiamao Pak Tai Temple, Party Culture Square (夏茅村北帝庙、党群文化广场)
Xiamao Village will host a grand fire dragon event with over 10 dragons from five different areas. On the morning and afternoon of the Mid-Autumn Festival, fire dragon-making booths will also be set up for visitors to try their skills.
Fire Dragon celebrations across other villages
Shaxi Village: Fire Dragon dance performances, blessings along the streets and homes
Date: Evening of September 17
Location: Square in front of Shaxi Village Committee (沙溪村委会门前广场)
Xiaotang Village: Fire Dragon dance performances and blessings to local families
Date: Evening of September 17
Location: Square in front of Chen's Ancestral Hall (小塘村陈氏大宗祠门前广场)
Xiongfeng Village: Lion and Fire Dragon dance performances with martial arts performances
Date: Evening of September 17
Location: in front of Julong Restaurant in Xiongfeng Village (雄丰村聚龙饭堂门口)
Quanxi Village: Lion and Fire Dragon dance performances followed by blessings to the community
Date: Evening of September 17
Location: Square in front of Quanxi Village Committee (泉溪村委会门口广场)
Author: Holly
Photo: Guangzhou Baiyun Fabu
Editor: Will, James
