How to celebrate Spring Festival in Tongzhou
To celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, Tongzhou district in Nantong will host a variety of cultural, tourism, and sports activities from Jan 28 to Feb 4, providing both locals and visitors with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the holiday.
2025 Tongzhou Spring Festival Gala
From Jan 28 to Feb 4, people can tune in to various platforms to watch the 2025 Tongzhou Spring Festival Gala. This annual event promises a fun mix of performances, highlighting local culture and festive cheer.
New Year's Bell Ringing at Nanshan Temple
On Jan 28 from 10:30 pm to Jan 29 00:30 am, Nanshan Temple will hold a traditional bell-ringing ceremony, offering people a chance to pray for good fortune in the coming year.
An aerial view of Nanshan Temple. [Photo/WeChat account: wxtzfb]
Public Charity Performance at Wenfeng Great World
On Jan 29, Wenfeng Great World will host a charity performance featuring singing and dancing to spread New Year’s greetings. All proceeds from the event will go to local community causes.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Market
From Jan 31 to Feb 2, visitors to Wenfeng Great World can explore an Intangible Cultural Heritage Market, where artisans will showcase traditional crafts such as paper-cutting, embroidery, and weaving.
Hands-on Workshops at Tongzhou Library
On Jan 31 and Feb 2, Tongzhou Library will offer interactive workshops for children, where they can learn how to create blue printed fabric, make kites, and more, guided by masters of these national and provincial intangible cultural heritage skills.
Parade and Folk Performances
On Feb 2, a festive parade will take place along the route from Jianshe Road (Citizen Square) to Daqing Road and New Century Avenue (Jianghai Mingzhu Square). The parade will feature colorful floats, folk performances, and group displays.
Traditional Chinese Opera at Jinsha Street
On February 3, a series of traditional Chinese opera performances will be held at the pedestrian street on People's Road in Jinsha Sub-district, offering a taste of various local opera styles.
Cultural Exhibitions
Throughout the Spring Festival holiday, there will be a variety of art exhibitions, including calligraphy and painting displays, providing a feast for the eyes and a celebration of Chinese culture.
