This Lunar New Year, Beijing became a playground for cultural discovery as the 'Intangible Cultural Heritage Embracing Spring' fair transformed the city into a living museum of traditions. Organized by cultural preservation teams from Chaoyang District and Tianjin, the event let visitors taste, touch, and experience centuries-old customs without leaving the capital.
From fiery dragon dances 🐉 that lit up the frosty February air to artisans hand-carving intricate paper-cuts, the fair turned heritage into a hands-on adventure. Foodies lined up for sizzling jianbing crepes from Tianjin, while craft lovers tried their hand at making traditional clay figurines in pop-up workshops. The highlight? A marketplace where ancient embroidery patterns became trendy tote bags – proving old-school crafts can be Gen Z cool. 👜✨
"We're making heritage relatable," said one workshop leader, helping a teen code a digital art piece inspired by Uygur textile patterns. With over 50 interactive exhibits, this year's fest shows how China's cultural guardians are winning at making history hip.
