Shanghai's Jiading district full of dragon activities

As Spring Festival approaches, scenic spots and shopping malls in Shanghai's Jiading district are rolling out diverse activities to usher in the upcoming Year of the Dragon, which falls on Feb 10 this year.

To mark the most celebrated traditional festival in China, Jiading district will see a variety of celebrations on offer for residents to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere, including lantern shows, cultural performances, riddle guessing, exhibitions and markets featuring intangible cultural heritages.

Many of the activities will run all the way through to Lantern Festival, an annual milestone event on the 15th day of the first lunar month. It is often regarded as the end of the Chinese New Year celebrations, and falls on Feb 24 this year.

Here are some locations in the district hosting Spring Festival celebrations.

No 1 Anting Old Street

Event date: Jan 1 - Feb 24

Address: Xinyuan Road and Changji Road Crossing, Anting town, Jiading district

Themed "Blessing", the ongoing Chinese New Year celebration at Anting Old Street features the Yongan Pagoda's first appearance after restoration. Running from Jan 1 to Feb 24, the celebration includes colorful activities and installations such as drums, mailboxes and praying cards, along with special coffee, food and creative products being offered.