Spring Festival fair launched in celebration of Year of Dragon in Siming

The fair in celebration of the Year of the Dragon officially opens in Siming district in Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian province, on Jan 20. [Photo/WeChat account: Siming News]

A two-day fair in celebration of the approaching Year of the Dragon in Siming district in Xiamen, a coastal city in Fujian province, has brought the festive vibes of the Chinese traditional new year to residents.

The fair, held at the square of Paragon Center in Jialian, a sub-district of Siming district, opened on Jan 20. It featured both food and entertainment, including local snacks and dragon dances. Many interactive activities were also held, allowing visitors to try their hands at many traditional customs and crafts, such as calligraphy for new year couplets and lantern making.

Many visitors went to the fair dressed in hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Chinese Han people, adding to the event's festive atmosphere.

Renowned calligraphers write Spring Festival couplets for visitors to the fair. [Photo/WeChat account: Siming News]

A stall selling paintings made of sugar attracts a young customer at the fair. [Photo/WeChat account: Siming News]