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The 2025 Slender West Lake Traditional Culture and Art Season unfurled its captivating magic on the evening of July 6 in Yangzhou, East China's Jiangsu province.
Performers in an array of traditional attire celebrate the 2025 Slender West Lake Traditional Culture and Art Season on July 6. [Photo/yznews.cn]
At around 7 pm, as traditional tunes reverberated through the air, a hanfu-clad national-style parade made a stunning appearance at Slender West Lake's south gate. Setting off from there, they meandered through landmarks like Xu Garden towards the Five-Pavilion Bridge, as if plucked from ancient scrolls. Enchanting parades such as this will grace the area every Friday through Sunday until Aug 3, promising a mesmerizing experience.
An actor portrays a Tang Dynasty poet and recites poems. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
From Aug 8 to 24, every Friday through Sunday, a poetic rendezvous awaits. Visitors will have the chance to engage in poetic duels with actors portraying Tang Dynasty (618-907) poets Zhang Ruoxu and Bai Juyi under a starry veil. This is the chance to savor verse rhythms and win free night tours.
The Five-Pavilion Bridge glows at night. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
Meanwhile, at the south square of the Five-Pavilion Bridge, the "immortal poet" Li Bai, accompanied by dancers from A Moonlit Night on the Spring River, will offer mesmerizing performances and exciting challenges, promising delightful surprises for all who participate.
In addition, from now until Aug 7, visitors who tour various spots within Slender West Lake will have the chance to receive a customized panoramic projection lantern at the Xichun Pavilion.
