Lantern festival events

(Chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2007-03-01 10:13

Shanghai

1) Shanghai Yuyuan Tourist Mart

Date: Until 8th March
Visitors to the Folk Lantern Fair in Yuyuan will be treated to wonderful performances of the dragon dance, stilts and Yangge dance in addition to gorgeous lanterns.

Address: No. 85 Yuyuan Lao Road, Shanghai
Entrance fee: RMB 110

2) Metro City

Date: 3rd March
On 3rd March, there will be a grand party in Metro City where participants can see beautiful lanterns and receive gorgeous gifts.

Address: No. 1111, Zhaojiabang Road.
Tel: 021-64267733

3) Shanghai Concert Hall

Date: 4th March
A "Lantern Festival" concert will kick off at the Shanghai Concert Hall. The concert will include vocal solos, orchestral music and folk music.

Address: No. 523 Yan'an Road (E), Shanghai
Ticket Price: 380, 280, 180, 80 Yuan

Edited by KK Zhao
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