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Traditional culture shown at temple fairs
2007-02-22 03:17:23 Xinhua English


A child holding the pinwheel visits a temple fair in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 22, 2007.(Xinhua Photo)



Some artists in copper-like ancient style costumes perform at a temple fair in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 22, 2007. (Xinhua Photo)



People pick up books at a temple fair in Jinan, capital of Shandong Province, Feb. 22, 2007. (Xinhua Photo)

Visiting temple fairs, or "Miaohui" in Chinese, is one of the most important traditional activities during the Spring Festival holidays, as various kinds of traditional craftworks and performances are shown to the visitors at the temple fairs.

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