Lunar New Year Fair - Guangzhou

Guangzhou

In Guangzhou (Canton), there is at least one fair in each district, which became an accustom since 1960s. However, the origin of such fair can be traced back to Ming Dynasty. However, the official records of the Lunar New Year Fairs in Canton was found first in 1920s, during the city was under the rule of the Republic of China.

And the official name for the fair in Canton is flowermarket (花市), however the locals tend to use the term Flower Street (花街), referring to the fact the fairs in Canton are taking part on the street available for vehicles on normal days, which turned to pedestrian zone only during the days of the fair.

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