Visitors watch a Pingshan kylin dance show at Dawan Ancestral Residence in Pingshan District. Photo by Liu Xudong

Kylin dance parade

Kylins are revered as auspicious symbols in Chinese culture, representing protection, prosperity, success, and longevity. The Pingshan kylin dance has a history of over 300 years and is recognized as a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage item. Festive occasions in the district are often accompanied by lively kylin dance parades and performances.

To celebrate the Lantern Festival, which falls on Feb. 12 this year, the Pingshan Subdistrict in Pingshan District is organizing a kylin and lion dance parade on the morning of Feb. 12. The parade will begin at the Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall, route through Dongzong Road, Dongsheng Street, and Jianshe Road, and conclude at the Pingshan Cinema and Theater.

At the square of Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall, visitors can enjoy kylin dances, lion dances, and other traditional Chinese performances. Attendees are also invited to explore a market featuring a variety of snacks, including glutinous rice balls, Hakka cuisine, tanghulu (candied fruit), and popcorn, as well as herbal tea. Additionally, there will be opportunities to make lacquer fans and other handicrafts.

Time: 10 a.m.-noon, Feb. 12

Venue: Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall, Pingshan District (坪山区东江纵队纪念馆)

Metro: Line 16 to Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall Station (东江纵队纪念馆站), Exit D

Lantern Festival fair

Visitors and residents are invited to Shenzhen Pingshan Changshou Dramaville to join in making glutinous rice balls, solving lantern riddles, and exploring a market.

Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 12

Venue: Shenzhen Pingshan Changshou Dramaville, Pingshan District (坪山区深圳坪山长守戏剧谷)

Metro: Line 16 to Dongjiang Column Memorial Hall Station (东纵纪念馆站), Exit A and then take Bus M575 or 964 to Changshou Dramaville Stop (长守戏剧谷站)

Art workshop

The Pingshan Art Museum is organizing an art workshop where participants can engage in a game inspired by the Pingshan River, exploring the district’s geography, history, and culture.

Time: 10 a.m.-noon, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Feb. 12

Venue: Pingshan Art Museum, Pingshan District (坪山区坪山美术馆)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

SkyShuttle: Line 1 to Culture Center Station (文化聚落站), Exit A

Storytelling session

Children are welcome to participate in a storytelling event to learn about the Lantern Festival.

Time: 5-6 p.m., Feb. 12

Venue: Pingshan Library, Pingshan District (坪山区坪山图书馆)

Metro: Line 14 to Pingshan Square Station (坪山广场站), Exit D1

SkyShuttle: Line 1 to Culture Center Station (文化聚落站), Exit A