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Baotou Golden Street celebrates Lantern Festival

Updated: 2024-02-26

The Lantern Festival, carrying a rich historical and cultural legacy, stands as a cornerstone of traditional Chinese festivals. On Feb 24, throngs of tourists and locals flocked to Baotou Golden Street to immerse themselves in Lantern Festival festivities.

They indulged in culinary delights, marveled at intangible cultural heritage products, and enjoyed various cultural performances, once again creating a festive atmosphere.

It is reported that Baotou Golden Street welcomed a cumulative flow of 119,500 visitors on that day alone. Visitors took to multimedia platforms to share the day's activities, accumulating a total view count of 560,000.

As a must-visit destination during the Spring Festival season, the street's popularity soared with fervor during this event.

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A highlight of the festivities is the yuanxiao (sweet dumplings) cooking event that is held on the street, inviting visitors to savor some authentic traditional flavors. [Photo/Baotou news network]

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The street comes alive with theatrical performances, captivating audiences and adding to the festive atmosphere. [Photo/Baotou news network]

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The evening culminates in a spectacular fireworks display, lighting up the skies and crowning the celebrations with dazzling splendor. [Photo/Baotou news network]

The celebrations at Baotou Golden Street not only showcased the essence of Chinese tradition, but also provided an unforgettable experience for all who participated.