Futian Walled Village Culture Season celebrates heritage
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People enjoyed intangible cultural heritage demonstrations, games and Chinese folk performances at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday. The annual event aims to showcase the cultural identities of villagers from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao who share the same origin and encourage younger generations to learn about the walled village’s history. The walled village, dating back to the 15th century in southern Guangdong, was a kind of traditional housing cluster completely surrounded by thick defense walls, protecting residents from attacks from wild animals and enemies. Usually, village inhabitants are families. Nowadays, old walled villages in Futian have become urban villages where locals and migrants from all over the world form unique urban customs and practices.
Residents stage a performance at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday. Photos by Liu Xudong
People watch a performance at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
A resident performs a shadow play at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
Residents take an interest in a lion head used for lion dance performances at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
A child takes a closer look at an outfit used for lion dance performances at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
Residents stage a performance at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
Residents stage a performance at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
A child tries on a lion dance outfit at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
People gather at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
A performer plays the god of wealth at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
Residents dressed in traditional costumes watch a spinning top, a traditional game, at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
A child interacts with a performer at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.
A child touches a lion dance outfit at the 2022 Futian Walled Village Culture Season held at Xiasha Square in Futian District yesterday.