The Shangsi Festival, also known as the Double Third Festival, is set to take place as planned on April 18 and 19 in Qianyang Ancient Town, Hongjiang.

The immersive traditional folk festival will feature a Hanfu parade, a traditional cultural gala, intangible cultural heritage crafts, and folk cuisine and music.

The Coming-of-Age Ceremony, the highlight of the event will offer an immersive experience that reproduces the beauty of traditional rituals.

As part of the festivities, two spectacular processions—one featuring Hanfu and the other traditional ethnic minority attire—will make their way through the ancient streets and alleyways, drawing the eyes of all who pass by. Along the parade route, attendees can enjoy dance performances, take part in interactive activities, and receive mugwort sachets as gifts.

A variety of Tang and Song dynasties-style flash mop performances will be held randomly, and characters impersonated by performers like "Wang Changling," "Twelve Flower Goddesses," and "Little Flower Children" will appear in alleys.

At the Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop in Furong Tower, you can make your own floral hairpins, fan rubbing, and mugwort sachets. 

A China-chic Sports Meeting will kick off at the east gate of the ancient town, featuring classic traditional games like arrow throwing. A stamp-collecting activity will also take place, giving participants the chance to gather stamps and exchange them for prizes.

A long banquet along Nanzheng Street will feature local delicacies including mugwort rice and spring rolls. On Beizheng Street, visitors will have the chance to taste eggs boiled with shepherd's purse—a traditional wild herb. Meanwhile, the food court on Dongzheng Street will remain open throughout the day, serving a diverse array of regional specialties and snacks from across the country.

Shangsi Festival, also known as the Double Third Festival, is an ancient Chinese festival celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month, which falls on April 19 this year.

Qiyang Ancient Town invites you to put on Hanfu, immerse yourself in local customs, savor delicious cuisine, and stroll along ancient streets, to celebrate the Shangsi Festival together.

Chinese source: hunantoday