Bazhong's May Day activities kick off with intangible cultural heritage experiences and kayaking competitions.
During the May Day holiday, Bazhong launched over ten themed and experiential cultural and tourism activities across the entire region, encompassing diverse scenarios such as the living transmission of intangible cultural heritage, water sports education, immersive cultural performances, folk performances, and mountain leisure activities. These activities covered the entire Bazhong region, including Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, Enyang County, Nanjiang County, Tongjiang County, Pingchang County, and the Cultural and Tourism Demonstration Zone. The activities were concentrated from late April to the end of May, with the peak period from May 1st to 5th. Locations were scattered throughout ancient towns, scenic areas, cultural venues, and urban spaces, fully showcasing the unique charm of "Bazhong, the Land of Night Rain in the Mountains and the City of Red Intangible Cultural Heritage."
【Riding the Waves, Encountering Intangible Cultural Heritage】 From April 24th to May 22nd, various activities will be held at the Bazhong Art Museum, Enyang Ancient Town, and Fangshan Sports Park in Tongjiang County, including bamboo fan weaving workshops, shadow puppet and paper-cutting workshops, intangible cultural heritage markets, the "Tracing Bazhong" cultural and creative exhibition, and online live streams featuring Huomi Tang (a type of sweet rice candy). Participants can immerse themselves in learning traditional Bazhong techniques such as shadow puppetry, rope weaving, flower arranging, and sugar painting, while simultaneously tasting local intangible cultural heritage delicacies such as Liao Family Beef, Titang Sesame Cakes, and the "Ten Bowls" (a traditional Bazhong dish), experiencing the dual warmth of craftsmanship and nostalgic flavors.
[Riding the Waves, Enjoying the Fun of Kayaking] From April 26th to May 31st, a series of activities will be held in conjunction with libraries, art galleries, cultural centers, and Rongbang Wanda Plaza throughout the city. These activities include kayaking knowledge lectures, screenings of the film "Youthful Waves," safety training, and children's painting and paper-cutting creations. These activities will integrate the spirit of Labor Day, conveying the core values of cooperation, perseverance, and breakthrough in water sports, allowing families to understand the rhythm and power of water through hands-on activities.
[Summer Charm, Paintings Fill the World] From April 24th to May 31st, several joint art, calligraphy, and photography exhibitions will be held at the Municipal Cultural Center, Enyang Ancient Town, and the Bashan Night Rain Pavilion in Duanqu Park, Nanjiang County. These exhibitions include themed exhibitions such as "Painting Mountains and Rivers with Ink and Brush, Reflecting the Light and Shadow of Micang" and "Nourishing the Heart with Beauty, Forging the Soul with Red," showcasing the ecological texture and revolutionary history of the Bashan and Shushui regions through brush and ink and the language of the lens, creating an aesthetic wandering space for quiet contemplation and sensory experience.
【May Day Surfing & Art in Bazhong】 From May 1st to 5th, public performances, folk art exhibitions, summer music festivals, and folk music gatherings will be held at the Bazhong Grand Stage, Duanqu Park, Nanjiang County Library, and other locations. Guzheng, yangqin, and violin will be played in turn, offering a blend of everyday life and artistry, allowing citizens and tourists to enjoy cultural enrichment and a festive atmosphere in a relaxed setting.
【Motorcycle Parade & Family Fun】 From May 1st to 5th, Aesop Happy World will host the first Bazhong Heavy Motorcycle Carnival static exhibition. Simultaneously, Sichuan opera flash mobs, kayaking education, English interactive activities, and prize quizzes will be held at Rongbang Wanda Plaza, Enyang Ancient Town, Bazhong Memory Cultural and Creative Industrial Park, offering fast-paced and engaging activities suitable for young people and families.
【Song Dynasty Charm in a Dream: Enyang in Drama】 From May 1st to 5th, Enyang Ancient Town will host a series of performances, including a Song Dynasty-style boat showcasing the traditional Chinese wedding scene, a street performance titled "Struggle in Song Dynasty Poetry," an innovative Sichuan opera performance titled "Newly Adapted Face-Changing: Prelude to Youth," a flash mob performance at the Hu Family Courtyard in a Republican-era style, and a bamboo rafting performance. Dengke Park and Menghualu will simultaneously offer Song Dynasty-style tea and Enyang specialty snacks, blending the ancient and modern, creating a picturesque scene at every turn.
【Fantasy in the Granary: Mythical Beast Parade】 From April 30th to May 5th, the Jizhou Pedestrian Street Opera House in Nanjiang County will host a folk performance to celebrate May Day. Duanqu Park will present the immersive stage play "Fantasy in the Granary," a mythical beast puppet parade, a water stunt show, and a music market. On May 2nd, the Sichuan "Sheep BA" basketball tournament will kick off, featuring a combination of Five Animal Frolics instruction, kayaking education, and folk music performances, catering to all ages and activities.
[Bookish Rubbings: A Tribute to Craftsmanship] From May 1st to 5th, Tongjiang County Library offers a hands-on intangible cultural heritage rubbing experience, allowing readers to experience traditional printing techniques firsthand. A photo contest featuring "The Most Beautiful Workers," an online picture book exhibition, and themed lectures are also launched simultaneously, quietly praising ordinary yet steadfast dedication and creating a warm and meaningful festive reading atmosphere.
[Illuminating the Mind with Light and Shadow: A Rendezvous in Pingchang] From now until May 30th, Pingchang County Library, Cultural Center, and Art Museum jointly present a science film screening, etiquette education in schools, kayaking knowledge dissemination, and handicraft experiences. The content is substantial and comprehensive, providing a platform for edutainment for young people.
[At the Foot of Jiuzhaigou Mountain: A Smooth Lawn Getaway] From May 1st to 5th, Jiuzhaigou Mountain Scenic Area hosts a lawn music and beer festival. Popular bands, magic shows, flash mobs, and a food market intertwine, accompanied by the fresh mountain breeze and rhythmic music—an ideal way to gather with friends and enjoy a relaxing vacation.
【Guangwu Nuoshui · NPC Encounters】 From May 1st to 5th, enjoy free health-promoting tea at the upper station of the Guangwu Mountain Yanzi Ridge Cableway, along with aerial performances, a "Journey to the West" themed group, and interactive interactions with the Seven Fairy NPCs. At the entrance plaza of the Nuoshui River Longhu Cave, Sichuan opera face-changing performances and mecha warriors will take turns on stage. At the exit Wufu Plaza, a karst cave concert with natural reverberation will take place. Along the Lion Cave route, security teams and fairy groups will continuously patrol, with surprises galore throughout the mountains and waters. Starting April 28th, the Guangwu Mountain Sports Theme Park will reopen, inviting you to a vibrant rendezvous hidden in the greenery.
Come to Bazhong and begin your unique journey!