This Chinese New Year, Changning District rolls out an exciting lineup of intangible cultural heritage activities. From folk street parades and heritage markets to immersive experiences in Shanghai-style ceramics, egg carving, and wool embroidery, discover the unique sparkle where traditional craftsmanship meets festive customs. Join us in celebrating the Spring Festival, unlock the most authentic flavors of the season in a joyful, vibrant atmosphere.

 Vibrant Changning, Renewal in the Year of the Horse:  

 Changning Cultural Tourism New Year Market 

To celebrate the Spring Festival, the most important traditional holiday for the Chinese people, Changning cultural and tourism authorities have curated a special new year market blending the Chinese zodiac with intangible cultural heritage. Through exhibition displays, heritage product sales, interactive experiences, and fun participatory activities, the market creates a warm and festive atmosphere. It breathes new life into intangible heritage and invites residents to celebrate the holiday with laughter and joy.

Dates: Now through February 14, and March 3 

(Weekdays: 11:00–20:00; Weekends: 11:00–21:00)

Venue: Livat Shanghai 

Dates: February 20–23 (14:00–17:00)

Venue: The Place

 "Boundless Joy, Welcoming the God of Wealth in the Year of the Horse" 

  Folk Parade Performances 

On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the "Boundless Joy, Welcoming the God of Wealth" folk parade will take center stage. Rooted in traditional new year customs, the event blends folk performances with festive processions. The lively street parades will enter Shanghai Zoo and city commercial hubs, engaging with residents up close and spreading new year blessings in a jubilant atmosphere. This revival of traditional folklore brings renewed vitality to modern urban life.

Date: February 21, 2026 (fifth day of the Lunar New Year)

Locations:

Shanghai Zoo (10:00–10:30)

The Place (14:00–14:30)

Columbia Circle (15:30–16:00)

 Lantern Riddles & Gift Redemption 

That evening, towering lantern poles will be adorned with dazzling lights. The lantern-raising ceremony, a cherished folk tradition in the Jiangnan region, carries profound historical and cultural significance. Passed down through generations in the Beixinjing area, this custom remains an indispensable cultural event during the New Year season.

Date: February 21, 2026 (fifth day of the Lunar New Year)

Locations: The Place, Columbia Circle

 Changning District Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center:  

 A Miniature Century-Old Street, Encounter the Charm of Heritage 

Tucked inside the Changning District Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center, the folk heritage street recreates the bustling prosperity of a bygone era. Modeled after the historic Pusong Road N., every brick and tile evokes the vibrant marketplace scenes of a century ago. The diverse array of shopfronts faithfully restores the lively atmosphere of old neighborhood life. During the Spring Festival, the center proudly presents "Beiyu Lane," an immersive storytelling experience that invites you to step into this miniature time capsule and encounter the charm of intangible heritage up close.

Schedule:

1. Folk Heritage Street: Open year-round (8:30–17:30)

2. Immersive story experience: February 21, 2026 (fifth day of Lunar New Year), 19:00

Venue: Changning District Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection Center (95 Beiyu Road)