3. Activities of Striking Bells to Greet the New Year in Jingci Temple, Hangzhou

Dates: January 1

Place: Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province

Activities: When the New Year arrives, the bells are struck and local residents perform dragon and lion dances. Visitors may board luxurious painted boats decorated with colorful lanterns to tour the West Lake and enjoy beautiful music and scene.

4. Buddhist Summon Ceremonies at the Labrang Monastery, Xiahe

Dates: From the 4th to the 17th of the first lunar month and from the 29th of the sixth lunar month to the 15th day of the seventh lunar month

Place: Labrang Monastery, Xiahe, Gansu Province

Activities: The Labrang Monastery in Xiahe is one of the six major monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism and is the largest college of lamaism in the world. Every year seven large Buddhist summon ceremonies are held here.

During the ceremonies, various Buddhist activities such as sunning the picture of the Buddha, performing sorcerers'dances, chanting scriptures, praying, exams for monks, debates on scriptures and the month-long Tibetan Travel Festival are held.

5. Jilin Rime Festival

Dates: The second 10-day period in January

Place: Jilin, Jilin Province

Activities: A grand ice and colorful lantern show, ice and snow games, releasing lanterns on the river, setting off fireworks and a parade of colorful boats are held. Local people will perform the northeastern Yangge dance. The folk festivals of the Manchu and Korean people are also celebrated. Exhibitions of delicious northeastern cuisine and trade fairs are also organized.

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