By Peng Li, EDITOR
2019 Fengdu Temple Fair will soon open in Chongqing, China. Here Is the Guide for You!
Drum performance (Photo by Tao Bo)
According to the introduction of the Publicity Department of Fengdu County, Fengdu will hold the 2019 Fengdu Temple Fair from April 5 to 10. The activity this year will retain the characteristics of the folk custom and experience, fully manifest Fengdu’s elegant demeanor of “rich cultures”, “lush landscape”, and “abundant natural resources”.
Fengdu Temple Fair (Photo by Huang Baiyang)
There had been records of Fengdu Temple Fair in the Western Jin Dynasty (266-316 A.D.), which was particularly flourished in the Tang (618-907 A.D.) and Qing (1636-1912 A.D.) Dynasties. It develops up to now accompanied with the “folk culture of Fengdu Ghost City”, and the State Council included it in the list of national intangible cultural heritage in 2014. Held on the 3rd day of the third Chinese lunar month every year, each session of the temple fair attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from home and abroad. It has become a large-scale activity of cultural tourism and business, with certain international popularity and reputation, as well as continuous enhancement of its influence.
Ghost-themed performance (Photo by Lin Dengzhou)
With a history of over 1,900 years, Fengdu is famous for the “Ghost City”, and it has always been the first stop for cruise passengers of the Yangtze River. The Fengdu Ming Mountain is one of the first national 4A-level scenic areas in China, and also a famous historical and cultural city originated in the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.).
Night show (Photo by Chen Yong)
It is not only a legendary “Ghost City”, but also a treasure house of folk culture and art integrating Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
Sacrifice activity (Photo by Chen Yong)
Various activities for the 2019 Fengdu Temple Fair are as follows. Please keep it as needed.
Chapter of Rich Cultures
Street Wedding Parade of Emperor of the Underworld
Time: 16:00-18:00, April 5-10, 2019
Venue: At the rotary in front of the Light Grand Hotel, Fengdu—Pingdu Avenue—Longhe Bridge—Poly International Cinema—Rongzhi College of Chongqing Technology and Business University
Exhibitions and Performances for Inheriting Excellent Chinese Culture
Time: 14：00-15:30, April 5-10, 2019
Venue: Hongsheng Cultural Square, Fengdu
The Acrobatics Show in Wuqiao County
Time: 9:00-18:00, April 5-10, 2019
Venue: Xiaoguan Mountain Ancient Buildings, Fengdu
Greeting Guests with the Performance of Drums
Time: 8:30-16:00, April 5-10, 2019
Venue: The Square of Fengdu Railway Station, Tourist Dock Square of Ming Mountain
Picture Exhibition of “Lush Landscape”, “Abundant Natural Resources” and “Rich Cultures”
Time: April 5-10, 2019
Venue: Hongsheng Cultural Square, Fengdu
Mass-Election of Empress of the Underworld of the 2019 Fengdu Temple Fair
Time: March 1-April 1, 2019
Venue: Fengdu County, online/offline
Chongqing Grand Stage Brings Urban Culture to Rural Areas
Time: April 5-10, 2019
Venue: Fengdu Cinema, Immigrants Square
The Show of Fantasy Films
Time: 19:30-21:00, April 5-10, 2019
Venue: Fengdu County, Fengdu Ancient City
Chongqing Municipal Youth Table Tennis Elite Competition
Time: 9:00-18:00, April 5-7, 2019
Venue: Fengdu County Gymnasium
The 12th Joint Photography Exhibition of Six Provinces/Regions/Cities in Southwest China
Time: April 6, 2019 (the first exhibition)
Venue: Hall A, Floor 1, Chongqing Wenlian Art Museum
The Launching Ceremony of the 3rd National Fitness and Walker centered on “Healthy Fengdu · Dynamic Temple Fair”
Time: Starts at 10:00, April 7, 2019
Venue: Hongsheng Cultural Square, Fengdu
The First National Ghost-Mask Dance Competition
Time: 10:00-18:00, April 5-6, 2019
Venue: The Jingqian Square of the Ming Mountain Scenic Spot
United Front Fellowship Activities
Time: April 7-10, 2019
Venue: Fengdu County, the Ming Mountain Scenic Spot, Yansheng Buddhist Hall
Chapter of Lush Landscape
The Opening Activities of Chongqing Shuanggui Mountain
Time: April 5-7, 2019 (two activities in the morning and afternoon respectively)
Venue: The Grand Garden of Chongqing Shuanggui Mountain
Situational Performances of Intangible Cultural Heritage
Time: April 5-10, 2019
Venue: The Grand Garden of Chongqing Shuanggui Mountain
Interaction in the Imperial Exam Room
Time: April 5-10, 2019
Venue: The Grand Garden of Chongqing Shuanggui Mountain
Cultural Activities
Time: April 5-10, 2019
Venue: The Temple for Sushi of Chongqing Shuanggui Mountain
Night Tour in the Ghost City
Time: 19:00-22:00, April 5-7, 2019
Venue: The Ming Mountain Scenic Spot
Ghost Shows
Time: April 5-10, 2019
Venue: The Jingqian Square of the Ming Mountain Scenic Spot
Mini-train Parade
Time: April 5-10, 2019
Venue: From the Second Fengdu Yangtze River Bridge to the Ming Mountain Scenic Spot
Sacrifice Ceremony on the Tomb-Sweeping Day centered on “Worship the Ancestors in Memory of Them”
Time: 10:00-11:00, April 5-7, 2019
Venue: The Jingqian Square of the Ming Mountain Scenic Spot
The Incense-Offering Activity Facing the Mountain
Time: Starts at 11:00, April 5-7, 2019
Venue: From the Jingqian Square of the Ming Mountain Scenic Spot to Tianzi Palace
Chapter of Abundant Natural Resources
Ten-Thousand-People Beef Banquet of “One Town, One Flavor”
Time: April 4-10, 2019
Venue: Fengdu Longcheng Food Street
Food and Folk Concert on the Lawn
Time: April 4-10, 2019
Venue: Fengdu Longcheng Food Street
2019 Fengdu E-commerce Week of Poverty Alleviation Through Consumption
Time: April 4-10, 2019
Venue: Fengdu Longcheng Food Street
The Top 50 Competition and Trade Fair of Fengdu Spicy Chicken
Time: April 4-10, 2019
Venue: Fengdu Longcheng Food Street, Fengdu Ancient City
The Second Fengdu International Auto Show
Time: April 4-10, 2019
Venue: Fengdu Longcheng Food Street
Traditional Chinese Cuisine (Snacks) Exhibition
Time: April 4-10, 2019
Venue: The Entrance Square of Fengdu Chaohua Park
E-commerce Platform Promotion of “Online Food Festival”
For more information, please follow the WeChat Official Accounts of “Chongqing Fengdu” and “Fengdu Tourism”.