'Dream of Xitang' sets sail for night parade
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'Dream of Xitang' sets sail for night parade
The second season of the Dream of Xitang: Boat Stories parade is staged in Xitang ancient town, Jiaxing city, Zhejiang province, on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BUZZ NOTE: This caption is the same and applies to all images below.
The ancient water town of Xitang in East China's Zhejiang province launched the second season of its popular cultural event Dream of Xitang: Boat Stories on Friday evening.
With six elaborately decorated flower boats gliding gently along the town's scenic Xutang River, the night parade brought a poetic and immersive experience to life, blending Jiangnan's watery charm with rich theatrical traditions.
This year's event transforms the entire river into a flowing stage, where each boat tells a story inspired by one of life's enduring emotional chapters — encounter, courtship, love, dependence, understanding and commitment.
Drawing from iconic cultural sources such as the Yue opera classics The Butterfly Lovers and Wu Guniang (Fifth Young Lady), the hit IP The Lost Tomb , and the elegance of hanfu attire, the parade offers a dreamlike journey across parallel worlds, where tradition meets imagination.
Beyond the nighttime spectacle, the event also features a wide range of daytime cultural experiences. Throughout the town, visitors can explore themed pop-up spots like Fangshan Tea House and the Gu Xidong Theatre Art Museum.
Every day at 10 am, 3 pm, and 6:30 pm, traditional vendor boats appear on the canals, offering snacks and ice treats. Tourists can wave down the boats for a closer look, savoring local specialties while immersing themselves in the sights and sounds of the water town.
The Dream of Xitang: Boat Stories parade will continue until September 7, with the flower boats appearing every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 7:30-8:30.
As the boats drift through the softly lit canals under the night sky, they unfold a living scroll of southern Chinese culture — bridging time and space for all who come to watch.
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This should help everyone to understand why I call China a "Magical Land".
Impressive!
Yes, quite.
Quite impressive-- but I'm thinking that perhaps it might fit into the category of "Nobody's Ever Seen Anything Like It Before".
Except they mostly have.
(Oh well, in any event, THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!
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And thank you for your comments.