Festival temple fair held in Wenjiang

( chinadaily.com.cn )

Updated: 2019-01-15

Tianfu sub-district, Wenjiang district, Chengdu recently held a temple fair for the upcoming Spring Festival, attracting many neighborhood residents.

Artists were invited to participate in sugar painting, a traditional Chinese art, for the neighborhood kids. Two calligraphy enthusiasts wrote Spring Festival couplets for residents.

A calligraphy enthusiast writes Spring Festival couplets at the temple fair. [Photo/cnr.cn]

Seniors were offered free haircuts at the fair, and doctors from the Tianfu sub-district health center provided free clinical services, including blood pressure and blood sugar testing and health consultations.

The community gave out over 200 brochures to promote awareness of laws to protect the rights and interests of the elderly, denounce cults and prevent hand, foot and mouth disease.

The fair was aimed at allowing people to experience traditional culture while also creating a strong festive atmosphere.

Neighborhood kids watch artists make sugar paintings. [Photo/cnr.cn]

Doctors provide blood pressure and blood sugar testing services for the elderly. [Photo/cnr.cn]