As the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden is debuting an intangible heritage music season with a floating stage and a mix of traditional and modern Chinese performances to enrich the holiday experience for residents and visitors.
In Shanghai's old town, people have long marked the Mid-Autumn Festival by taking evening strolls together.
This year, the traditional custom known as "walking under the moon" has made a fresh comeback in the lanes of Yuyuan Garden.
Lantern processions, pingtan music, and moon-worship rituals are incorporated into performances along the way, letting locals and tourists follow the parade and experience the festival's traditions amid the glow of lanterns and moonlight.
"The performances are really impressive. There are classical operas and Shanghai pingtan. I think this is a great way to promote our traditional culture," said visitor Fu Jiahao.
"It's really cool. We really love it. We think Chinese culture is so interesting," said Australian tourist Caleb.
According to organizers, Yuyuan Garden has extended its intangible cultural heritage performances beyond fixed venues to the whole street area along the Bund. The music season will last 58 days.
A weekly themed intangible heritage market will also be introduced, featuring handicrafts and folk performances from across the country. Visitors can enjoy hands-on heritage craft experiences and taste local specialties during the holiday.
Shanghai's Yuyuan Garden kicks off intangible heritage music season
