China International Qiantang Tide Watching Festival

Qiantang tide is a remarkable natural phenomenon which has exited the world because of its tremendous momentum and grand sight view. Watching the tidal waves of the Qiantang has been a significant event for over 2,000 years since Han and Wei Dynasty. August 18 every year by the lunar calendar witnesses a sea of people thronging towards the bank of Qiantang River to watch the tidal waves of the Qiantang River, the remarkable natural phenomenon. On the first and 15th day of the lunar month, the tide is the most wonderful because the Sun, Moon and Earth are on the line. Actually, there are total more than 20 tide watching days. Started in 1994, China International Qiantang Tide Watching Festival is held annually with its principal meeting—place at Yanguan Township of Haining. The major activities of Tide Watching Festival including: an opening ceremony, in which is given the grand folk song—and—dance performance entitled A Sacrificial Song and Dance to the God of Tides. Meanwhile, there is a temple fair at Temple of the God of the Sea, performance including lion dance, dragon dance, folk song performance, Beijing opera, folk leather—silhouette show, folk opera performance. The traditional lantern competition during the festival will enhance its festive air.

Holding Date: The middle ten days of September every year

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