The "Blooming Flowers by the Sea" Shandong Yangko Festival was staged on March 1 in Haiyang, Yantai. More than 1,000 yangko performers gathered to compete and showcase their talents. A series of folk cultural events, including the "Quality Products for the New Year, Gifts from Haiyang" specialty market, were also held, presenting a lively and festive cultural feast for local residents and visitors.
On March 1, a vibrant Lantern Festival-themed event took place in Licang District, Qingdao. The celebration featured spectacular folk performances, including loong dance, yangko dance, and face-changing of Sichuan opera, creating a lively atmosphere for the upcoming festival.
Recently, at the invitation of the Sacramento Kings, a delegation from Shandong Laizhou Zhonghua Martial Arts School made a spectacular appearance at an NBA game.They presented a stunning martial arts performance full of oriental charm to tens of thousands of spectators on-site and fans watching the live broadcast around the world. The children’s exquisite skills and high-spirited demeanor won warm applause and cheers from the audience.
Recently, Chiping District in Liaocheng City, Shandong Province, has been implementing its spring agricultural action plan, dispatching over 160 agricultural technicians to the fields. They conduct wheat growth assessments and provide technical guidance to support the healthy development of wheat seedlings, laying a solid foundation for a stable and abundant summer grain harvest. (Photo by Ma Hongkun)
Photo taken on February 25 shows workers operating at full capacity to fulfill orders, striving to achieve a strong start in the new year. February 24 marked the first working day after the Spring Festival holiday. Numerous enterprises in Licang District, Qingdao City, Shandong Province, resumed operations on the day.
The 2026 Qingdao Turnip, Lantern and Sugar-Coated Haw Fair burst into life with a dynamic lion dance that wove traditional charm into a modern spectacle. With their heads holding high, the colorfully costumed lions exuded a unique mix of power and playfulness. Synchronized with the pulsating drumbeats, they strutted with pride, leaped with abandon, and frolicked with joy, bringing auspicious symbolism to vivid life. The performance immersed locals and tourists alike in the festive spirit, conveying heartfelt blessings for the Year of the Horse.
Expats from countries of Mongolia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Brazil, and Pakistan visited the lantern festival at Fantawild in Jinan to experience the festive vibe of Chinese New Year. They interacted enthusiastically with Chinese-style influencers, learned basic traditional etiquette, took part in interactive games, and experienced up close traditional Chinese New Year customs.
The 2026 Spring Festival Celebration at the Confucius Mansion kicked off on February 9 in Qufu, Shandong Province. Rooted in Confucian culture and featured with innovative experiences, a host of wonderful folk and cultural events will be held inside the mansion.
Qingcheng Market falls on February 9, the 22nd day of the 12th lunar month in Gaoqing, Zibo. At the market, bright red Spring Festival couplets, fragrant roasted seeds and nuts, and lively fresh fish fill the air with a strong festive atmosphere.
The Dasong Everbright City in Tai'an has just completed its upgrading recently. Drawing on the prosperous scenes depicted in the book The Eastern Capital: A Dream of Splendor and taking the profound Water Margin culture as its spiritual core, it has been built into a living, dynamic scenic spot featuring hyper-immersive experience of the cultural trends of Song Dynasty.
