The past and present of temple fairs

If you want to experience a festive and traditional environment on the Spring Festival, a temple fair is probably your best bet. Whether you’re in the north or the south of the country, a temple fair is like a standard configuration to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. To know more about the origin and development of these fairs, don’t miss this episode of A Thousand Whys.

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