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Shanghai an important city in the Peoples Republic of China. The city is an important
center in terms of art and culture. The city boasts of a rich culture and heritage
and you can get a feel of it once you are in town. The city celebrates a number
of festivals and events which have become an important tradition among the people
of Shanghai.
Shanghai celebrates a number of festivals throughout the year. The Chinese
New Year is the first important festival in the calendar. The Chinese meet and
greet each other on the first day of the Chinese New Year. The homes are beautifully
decorated on this occasion. The Longhua Temple Fair held at one of the most
beautiful temples in Shanghai has a number of stalls where there are traditional
Chinese crafts and Chinese cuisine that are sold. The Shanghai International
Tea Culture Festival where there are a number of tea ceremonies and tea tasting
sessions that are held.
There are a number of events too that are held in Shanghai. These include the
Shanghai Television Festival, Shanghai International Arts Festival, Shanghai
Asian Music Festival and the Shanghai International Magic Festival. The festivals
are unique and there are a variety of programs that are organized during these
festivals. The festivals add a lot of colour to the city and people are at their
best while they come to the festival.
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