Thai artists add fun to Enjoying Cool Festival in Wudang

By Liu Kun and Zhang Heng ( chinadaily.com.cn )

Updated: 2014-07-25

The first ‘Enjoying Cool Festival’ (Naliangjie, literally to enjoy the cool in the open air, usually in hot weather) was opened at the Taichi Lake of Wudang Mountains on July 12. During the festival, many activities were presented to the public, among which, popular a Thai artists ‘black pearl’ girl group were also invited to the scene.

Artists give performance on the stage of the first Enjoying Cool Festival on Wudang Mountains on July 12.[Photo/wudangshan.gov.cn]

At the event, the Taichi Lake tourism zone provided tourists with a variety of gifts and special privileges. Various dance performances including bamboo dances, Indian-style dance and distinctive indigenous dances, attracted many audiences.

The festival was divided into three parts: joy in water, show time, and water-splashing. People could take part in sports such as water biking, kayaks, and canoes. In addition, tourists are able to participate in the themed activity of "Love me, Splash me" every Tuesday to Sunday at 4 pm-8:10 pm during the festival.

Contributed by Wang Liang and Jiang Yuanbo from Wudang Mountains Tourism Bureau

Edited by Zhang Qiong and Brian Salter