Zhejiang: folk art and activities derive from tea

Updated: Dec 23, 2022 chinadaily.com.cn Print

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Tea farmers in Pan'an county raise a big flag depicting a dragon and tiger to celebrate the tea harvest during the "tea market" temple fair, Nov 30, 2020. [Photo/VCG]

Pan'an is a mountainous county in central Zhejiang province. It is well known for having China's oldest tea market, Yushan Ancient Tea Plantation, which was built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). A kind of tea-related folk activity, "tea market" temple fair started here and was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list in 2008.

The "tea market" temple fair includes a series of folk art performances and activities, attracting much attention.

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