Lantern Festival celebrations in Shanghai (Part 2)

Lantern Festival falls every year on the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The festival is held to mark the first full moon of the new lunar year and is celebrated by Chinese people by hanging colorful lanterns, playing games, and gathering with friends to eat glutinous rice balls known as yuanxiao.

This year the festival falls on March 2. An abundance of celebrations have been planned at popular attractions across Shanghai.

Fengjing Ancient Town: riddle guessing art festival

Riddles are hanging at the Fengjing Ancient Town. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaifabu]

Riddles await visitors at the Fengjing Ancient Town during Lantern Festival. Visitors can also enjoy folk operas on that day.

Time: March 2

Zuibaichi Park: garden party

A garden party is held at the Zuibaichi Park. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaifabu]

A variety of activities are launched at the Zuibaichi Park to celebrate Lantern Festival, including riddle guessing, a guqin (a seven-stringed plucked instrument) performance, and paper cutting.

Ticket: 12 yuan ($1.9)

Address: No 64 South Renmin Road, Songjiang district

Transportation: Metro Line 9

Shanghai Mass Art Center: folk culture-featured performance

A folk artist performs shadow puppetry. [Photo/WeChat account: shanghaifabu]

An ancient wedding ceremony combining Han costume, folk customs, traditional dance, shadow puppetry, and other traditions will be hosted on March 3.

Time: 10:00 am-4:30 pm on March 3

Address: No 125 Guyi Road, Xuhui district