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 8.
Luoyang Peony Fair
Dates: April 15-25
Place: Luoyang City, Henan Province
Activities: Luoyang began the cultivation of the peony
1,400 years ago, and over 350 varieties are grown there
today. During the fair , the city blooms with the beautiful
flowers, which give out a faint scent. During the fair,
large performances are given. Visitors may view flowers,
visit exhibitions of lanterns, paintings, calligraghy
and photographs, take part in symposiums and business
talks. Tourists may visit the renown Longmen Grottoes,
the White Horse Temple and ancient tombs.
9. Guangxi International Folk Song Festival
Dates: The last 10-day period in April (the third day
of the third lunar month)
Place: Nanning Ciry or Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang
Autonomous Region
Activities: A Chinese folk song competition is held
, with performances by Chinese and foreign folk singers,
multi-ethnic gatherings are organized and visitors may
also attend trade fairs and participate in various local
tours.
10. Weifang International Kite Festival
Dates: April 20-25
Place: Weifang City, Shandong Province
Activities: Weifang is known as the 'World Kite Capital'.
The head office of the International Kite Federation
is located at the Weifang Kite Museum. During the festival,
an inauguration ceremony, kiteflying ceremony and international
and domestic kite contests are held, where the 10 best
kites are selected. Tourists may visit the Kite Museum,
enjoy Yangjiafu folk art performances, go shopping and
stay at farmers' homes and have meals and fun together
with them in the Shijiazhuang Folk Custom Tourist Village.
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