Events in Henan

5. Taihao Mausoleum Temple Fair in Huaiyang
Location: Huaiyang in Zhoukou
Frequency: Annual
Dates: From the second day of the second lunar month to the third day of the third lunar month

The Taihao Mausoleum Temple Fair is recognized as the largest and oldest folk temple fair in China, drawing a massive turnout. It attracts a regular daily flow of 200,000 visitors, and set a Guinness World Record in 2008 for the highest single-day attendance of 825,000 visitors. This traditional Chinese folk event is a unique blend of ancestral rites, traditional song and dance, entertainment and commerce, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of China.
Taihao, also known as Fuxi, is a revered figure in Chinese mythology considered the ancestor of humanity. Taihao and Nyuwa are believed to have initiated the human race, according to the Chinese mythology.