Qintong Boat Festival in Yangzhou

Time: April 4-6 every year.

Venue: Qintong Town, Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province.

What’s On: This is a typical folklore activity. During the festival boats from nearby fishing villages converge at Qintong Town for a few days of rejoicing. Theatrical performances, dragon and lion dances, and other folk dances are staged right on board the boats. Boat races are also part of the festivity.