北京地坛、龙潭两大庙会将于大年初一开启

Group 1 - The 38th Ditan Spring Festival Cultural Fair and the 40th Longtan Spring Festival Cultural Fair will be held simultaneously from February 17 to February 23, 2026, under the theme "Elegant and Popular, Ancient Charm and New Life" [1][3] - The Ditan Fair will focus on "Ritual and Cultural Heritage," featuring performances such as an ancient sacrificial ceremony and interactive magic shows, while the Longtan Fair will emphasize "Beijing Flavor and Trendy Technology" with a grand opening show [3][4] - The fairs will introduce an online and offline integrated "Spring Festival Metaverse" experience, allowing visitors to participate virtually, enhancing cultural immersion [3][4] Group 2 - The East District will also host the 34th New Year Amusement Fair and the 11th Bell and Drum Tower Crosstalk Festival, combining online and offline formats to spread joy [4] - A total of 180 high-quality performances will be held across 21 theaters, including classic Peking opera and other cultural events, aimed at delivering New Year blessings to various community members [4] - Major exhibitions will include the "Jumping Through Time - Horse Culture Digital Art Exhibition" at the Palace Museum and the "Horse Year New Spring Cultural Exhibition" at the National Museum of China, showcasing over 500 cultural relics [4] Group 3 - As of February 5, the East District has completed decorations on 87 streets and alleys, with plans to unveil them on February 9, enhancing the festive atmosphere with illuminated night scenes [5] - The Wangfujing business district will feature a "Golden Street for the New Year" theme, while other areas like Qianmen and Nanluoguxiang will host vibrant New Year markets and art exhibitions [5]