With the Chinese New Year just around the corner, the festive spirit is spreading across Foshan! Nanhai is bustling with festive energy and charm! Here's your guide to experiencing Nanhai's vibrant Spring Festival celebrations and savoring the rich Lingnan culture.

Lingnan Water Flower Market

With the theme "Floral Prosperity on the Water," this event features boats filled with festive goods and flowers. Enjoy lantern-lit night tours, flower boat shopping, and captivating fish lantern parades.

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Loocation: Dreamy Water Town, Lishui

Time: Jan 17 - 26, 2025

Shishan Bo'ai Lake Thematic Lantern Show

Marvel at the world's largest lantern, a Guinness World Record contender! This stunning display blends Shishan's cultural icons like lion dances and Lingnan architecture, offering a mesmerizing journey through light and tradition.

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Location: Bo'ai Lake Park, Shishan

Time: Jan 23, 2025

Guangdong Romance Park: Chinese New Year Carnival

From high-tech immersive shows like Bagpipe Love to fiery performances of Blazing Carnival, this event is a cultural feast. Don't miss heritage presentations from the 3rd to the 6th day of the Chinese New Year!

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Location: Guangdong Romance Park

Time: Jan 29 - Feb 4, 2025

Guanyao Lettuce Feast

A centuries-old tradition featuring flower cannon rituals, dragon and lion performances, and a communal feast of lettuce (symbolizing wealth).

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Location:Guanyao Cultural Square, Shishan Town

Time: Feb 1, 2025

Le'an Lantern Festival

This 300-year-old tradition showcases exquisite handcrafted lanterns and serves as a gathering for families to enjoy the festive atmosphere and pray for blessings.

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Location: Lianxing Community, Shishan Town

Time: Feb 6, 2025

Central Axis Fireworks Show

Celebrate the final night of Chinese New Year with a 22-minute fireworks extravaganza featuring innovative effects like smiley faces, synchronized with music for a breathtaking experience.

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Location:Dali Binjiang Park

Time: Feb 12, 2025 (Lantern Festival)

2025 Spring Festival Dragon Boat Race

A cherished intangible cultural heritage of Danzao, the dragon boat race is back to spread the spirit of unity and tradition. Witness the thrilling competition and feel the festive energy on the water!

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Location: Haiqin Bay, Danzao Town

Time: Jan 29, 2025

Yanbu Dragon and Lion Dance Carnival

Experience the grandest gathering of dragon and lion dance troupes at this traditional event. High-pole lions, dragon dances, and performances by "Big-Head Buddha" will light up the festival with excitement.

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Location: Yanbu Park,Jiulong Park

Time: Feb 8, 2025 & Feb 11, 2025

Chishan Fire-Jumping Folklore

This 300-year-old intangible cultural heritage blends ancient rituals like fire-jumping, reading blessings, and parades with modern twists such as Cantonese opera flash mobs and a vibrant firelight market. Don't miss this spectacular cultural experience!

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Location: Chishan Village, Lishui Town

Time: Feb 12, 2025 (Lantern Festival)

Reporter丨Wendy, Lynn

Revisor丨Eleanor, Zoey

Source丨Foshan Release, Xiaohongshu

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