BEIJING, 24 December (BelTA - China Daily) - On the day of Dongzhi, the
Winter Solstice on Dec 21, a new exhibition with a festive feel opened
at the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum in Beijing.
Running until March 2, Guo Nian ("Celebrating New Year") is a collection of objects, photos and interactive installations that refect the diversity of national folk traditions that enliven winter life and more importantly, celebrate the Spring Festival in anticipation of the changing of the season.
Not only does the exhibition juxtapose the similarities and differences between customs observed in different parts of the country, themselves born of varied climates and geographies, it also allows visitors to experience Spring Festival activities by trying out folk arts and performances for themselves.
On Dec 4, the Spring Festival, and the social practices associated with the celebration of the traditional Chinese new year, were added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Running until March 2, Guo Nian ("Celebrating New Year") is a collection of objects, photos and interactive installations that refect the diversity of national folk traditions that enliven winter life and more importantly, celebrate the Spring Festival in anticipation of the changing of the season.
Not only does the exhibition juxtapose the similarities and differences between customs observed in different parts of the country, themselves born of varied climates and geographies, it also allows visitors to experience Spring Festival activities by trying out folk arts and performances for themselves.
On Dec 4, the Spring Festival, and the social practices associated with the celebration of the traditional Chinese new year, were added to UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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