Shanghai Longhua Temple Fair – a period of festivity

Shanghai’s largest Buddhist Temple, the Longhua Temple, bursts into a bright flurry of festivity, joy, and colour during the third lunar month (April) of each year. If you are visiting the country or the city, witness this air of festivity permeate everything from your flight to stylish serviced apartments Shanghai has to offer all visitors, such as those at the Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai which makes for some excellent accommodation Shanghai. Accompanying the vibrant peach blossoms which burst into life during the spring season, the Longhua Temple emerges with its festival best witness by the colourful lights that decorate the temple interior and exterior, lending the site an enchanting air. Coupled with the enthralling tinkling of the bells, the whole site blooms into a sacred spectacle that lures visitors both local and international. Framing the temple proper are jam-packed stalls that sell all manner of treat, from sizzling snack foods to the most intricately crafted jewellery and trinkets that make ideal souvenirs to take home. Visitors will enjoy strolling through the scenic Longhua Park, which assumes a gentle pink glow on account of the peach blossoms sprinkled across its lawns. You will also be treated to fun events in the form of traditional Chinese choirs, enthralling dance shows, hilarious puppet theatres and more. So pick April as the ideal time to visit Shanghai and join the millions of Chinese citizens as they revel in the beginning of a brand new year.

Shanghai Film Festival – A Celebration of Chinese Cinema

Much like the country itself, Chinese cinema is ever evolving and today offers viewers a unique insight into a variety of themes. A celebration of film, the Shanghai Film Festival is one of the largest of such events in Asia and provides movie buffs a chance to see some of the latest cinematic creations. When in the city for this festival make sure you find centrally located accommodation Shanghai has to offer such as Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai. These serviced apartments Shanghai can be found in the Huangpu District and lets you enjoy the best in business, entertainment and shopping.

Attracting filmmakers the world over, the Shanghai Film Festival or SIFF also showcases the best in Chinese films. The film competitions held here include the handing out of the Golden Goblet Awards for best film, best actor and actress and best director. The judging panel for these awards are made up of well known personalities connected to cinema from the world over. There is also a Film Forum where filmmakers can share ideas, while the International Film Panorama gives you a chance to see cutting edge world cinema.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.
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