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What are the folklore in Zhongshan?

The Charity Walk

Began in 1988, it is held every year on the seventh day of the Lunar New Year. Its purpose is to carry forward the spirit of fraternity of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and to collect donations for the Red Cross Fund.

Dragon Boat Racing

Eating zongzi and rowing dragon boats on the Dragon Boat Festival was originally a folk custom to commemorate the ancient patriotic poet Qu Yuan, and this activity is very common in the watery areas of Zhongshan, and has evolved into a mass sports activity.

Shaxi dragon, lion, crane and phoenix dance

Dragons, lions, cranes, phoenix dance as early as 600 years ago during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, has come with the south of the pioneers settled in Shaxi. Nowadays, it has become a famous folk art in all directions, and is extremely popular among the masses.