Folk Customs

Birthday of the Heavenly Queen

The birthday of the a heavenly queen, said to live in the jade pool in the Kunlun Mountains and possess medicine that can make one immortal, is on the third day of the third month in the Chinese calendar.
Birthday of the Mount. Taishan grandma

The most important folk celebration in Tai'an is the birthday of Taishan grandma's birthday, which falls on the 15th day of the third month in the Chinese calendar.
When a new child is born

Traditionally in this area, when a baby is born, the family's friends and relatives will bring gifts for the baby.
Feasts

In Tai'an, feasts are very important, especially in the countryside.
Sugar figures

Making sugar figures is an old profession in Tai'an..
Traditional sport

Dongping marshal art has a long history, and played a role in founding the Tang Dynasty.
Traditional folk art

Dongping boasts a rich variety of unique folk art.