Nanxiang Guochao and Xiaolong Cultural Festival begins in Jiading District

Hu Min
The Nanxiang Guochao and Xiaolong Culture Festival kicked off in Jiading District, featuring 1,000 tables serving xiaolongbao along with intangible cultural heritage.
Hu Min

Amid boisterous folk culture performances, the Nanxiang Guochao Party and Nanxiang Xiaolong Culture Festival kicked off on the Nanjing Ancient Street in Jiading District on Wednesday night, with an innovative and upgraded twist blending fashion and tradition.

The event features gufeng (ancient Chinese style) and folk culture performances, displays of intangible cultural heritage, and mouthwatering local delicacies.

At a guochao (China chic) bazaar, people are invited to experience various intangible cultural heritage techniques from haipai (Shanghai/style) flower arrangement to pankou, or frog fastening and typical Jiangnan (regions in the south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River) paintings.

To lure the young generation, online activities and games and Chinese animated gaming elements will be introduced, providing an innovative way for people to tour the Nanxiang Ancient Town.

Nanxiang Guochao and Xiaolong Cultural Festival begins in Jiading District
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The bazaar on Nanxiang Old Street

A total of 18 activities will string together cultural landmarks and venues in the district during the event.

The classic long-street banquet of xiaolong (steamed buns) will be cooked up, featuring 1,000 tables serving the delicacy.

People are also invited to tour Guyi Garden, a Jiangnan-style classic garden with a 500 years of history.

It has become a venue for Shanghai residents to experience traditional Chinese culture and the beauty of Shanghai's intangible cultural heritage.

The event will run through October 6.

Nanxiang Guochao and Xiaolong Cultural Festival begins in Jiading District
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A bustling scene of the grand event

Nanxiang Guochao and Xiaolong Cultural Festival begins in Jiading District
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A splendid opening ceremony

Nanxiang Guochao and Xiaolong Cultural Festival begins in Jiading District
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A booth showcasing old crafts

Nanxiang Guochao and Xiaolong Cultural Festival begins in Jiading District
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Red lanterns illuminate the old street.

Nanxiang Guochao and Xiaolong Cultural Festival begins in Jiading District
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Local delicacy

Nanxiang Guochao and Xiaolong Cultural Festival begins in Jiading District
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Lion dance

Nanxiang Guochao and Xiaolong Cultural Festival begins in Jiading District
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Xuhang straw weaving items on display

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