Annual China (Kaifeng) Qingming Cultural Festival to Kick off on April 1

|ChinaNews|Published:2023-03-29 10:56:16

The 2023 China (Kaifeng) Qingming Cultural Festival (hereinafter referred to as the "Event") will be held in Kaifeng, Henan Province from April 1 to April 15, with the theme of "Inheriting Civilization and Enjoying Spring". The opening ceremony of the Event will be held at Longting Park on April 3.

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The float parade during a previous session [Photo by Ding Xu]

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A performance at the opening ceremony of a previous session [Photo by Ding Xu]

At the opening ceremony, immersive stage performances including ancient-style music and dance performances and costume shows, as well as other activities will be presented to help people further understand the Qingming Festival through the customs dating back to thousands of years ago and find the cultural roots of the Qingming Festival through the combination of ancient and modern elements.

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The parade during a previous session [Photo by Ding Xu]

The 2023 China (Kaifeng) Qingming Cultural Festival will offer a series of distinctive and influential cultural activities, including the opening ceremony, the China (Lankao) National Instrument Concert, and the Cross-country Race Along the Yellow River. The Event aims to showcase the profound Qingming culture in Kaifeng, so as to expand the influence of Kaifeng as a cultural inheritance base of the festival and promote the construction of the city into a world-renowned historical and cultural city and an international cultural tourism city.

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The parade during a previous session [Photo by Ding Xu]

To show the Qingming culture of Kaifeng in an all-round way, better pass on the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and offer people more immersive experiences, a variety of public cultural activities will be organized by all counties, districts, relevant organizations and scenic areas in Kaifeng during the annual Qingming Cultural Festival.

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