On September 16th, Guangzhou's Liwan District hosted its 14th edition of a traditional folk festival at Yongqing Fang in Liwan Lake Park, a vibrant celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival. The event, drawing on the cultural resources of Liwan Lake Park and the Pan Tang ancient village art district, offered an immersive cultural experience for citizens and tourists alike, showcasing the rich heritage of the Xiguanthrough a blend of art and tradition.

As night fell, Liwan Lake Park came alive with a spectacular display of folk culture. The "Moon Over Liwan" performance at the Xiguan Theater, with the antique-style Wenlan Garden as the backdrop and the Chuanjiang Square as the stage, presented the audience with an audio-visual show themed on the Mid-Autumn Festival, showcasing the local culture of Liwan. "Flowers and Moon", a blend of Chinese and Western string music, transported the audience back in time, offering a glimpse into the lives of the elegant ladies and gentlemen of the Xiguan era. Chang'e and the Jade Rabbit made a contemporary appearance in 2024 and a modern twist was added as artists, craftsmen, and cultural heritage bearers presented a variety of traditional and modern art forms, including Lingnan wushu (martial arts), guqin, aroma technique, and dizi (Chinese flute) performances, contemporary flower arrangements, and plant tie-dyeing, highlighting the diverse aesthetic of Liwan.

Throughout the event, participants were invited to explore the art spaces ofPan Tang, engaging in a treasure hunt that included traditional flower-throwing for wishes, agility tests with shuttlecocks and gongs, and tea tastings that delved into the district's tea culture. The art spaces, managed by 14 local brand curators, transformed into interactive checkpoints, offering a mix of playful games and artistic challenges.

The evening also showcased the dynamic wushu and lion dance performances by young performers, led by He Zhongjian, the vice chairman of the Wushu Associationof Liwan District and the director of the Feihong Wushu Culture Center.

The Center serves as one of the popular "check-in" and stamp-collecting spots for the event. In 2020, He moved his center from Fangcun Baihedong to Pan Tang. Over these four years, he has been teaching his young learners in the small square outside the center, spreading the essence of Lingnan culture, including wushu and lion dance. "The cultural atmosphere and humanistic essence of Pan Tang have become increasingly rich, and the cohesive power of Xiguan culture is growing stronger, drawing many students to learn wushu," He remarked. He holds a deep emotional connection to Liwan Lake Park, as his mother was involved in the excavation project of Liwan Lake in the late 1950s. "Relocating the wushu center back to the place where I grew up is also a tribute and acknowledgment of Liwan's culture."

At the Liwan Lake Chuanjiang Square, the Mid-Autumn Cultural and Creative Market by the Western District Post Office of China Post Group has drawn the attention of numerous citizens and tourists. The Western District Post Office has thoughtfully established a limited-time Mid-Autumn mobile post office at the venue, offering a unique opportunity for those striving and chasing their dreams in Guangzhou to send messages of love and well-wishes to their hometowns. The market also featured special experiences with traditional crafts, such as lacquer-coated fan making, allowing participants to immerse themselves in the district's cultural richness.

在泮塘古村玩转地道中秋节庆活动

9月16日，广州市荔湾区第十四届“荔枝湾·新西关”系列民俗活动之“月照湾畔 艺赏中秋”活动在广州西关永庆坊旅游区（荔湾湖公园）举行。本次活动依托荔湾湖公园、泮塘五约古村艺术街区等景点文化资源，带领市民踏上文艺、复古之旅，以艺术视角赏味西关地区的中秋节。

夜幕降临，一场民俗文化盛宴在荔湾湖公园拉开帷幕。《月上荔湾》西关剧场以荔湾湖公园文澜苑仿古建筑为背景，船桨广场为舞台，为观众呈现荔湾本土文化的中秋主题视听表演；中西弦乐演绎的《花好月圆》带领观众一探百年前的西关小姐、西关大少之风采。嫦娥携玉兔穿越到2024年，多位艺术家、匠人、非遗传承人带来岭南武术、岭南古琴、岭南香事、岭南箫笛、现代花艺、植物扎染等艺术展示，展现荔湾美学的多元面貌。

活动当晚，市民游客可以在泮塘五约深度漫游多个艺术空间，参与寻宝游戏。掷花祈愿感受传统花艺，踢毽击锣一展敏捷身手，品茗猜茶领略荔湾茶文化…… 14位泮塘五约品牌主理人的艺术空间化身寻宝坐标，为前来探秘的市民游客打造了趣味游戏和艺术谜题。

雄狮少年一招一式，威武英气。广州市荔湾区武术协会副主席、飞鸿武术文化馆主理人何仲坚带领着小朋友表演武术、醒狮。

何仲坚的武馆也是当晚“打卡”集章互动点之一。2020年，何仲坚将武馆从芳村白鹤洞搬到泮塘五约，这4年来，他带着小学员在武馆外的小广场习武，向学员普及武术、醒狮等岭南文化。

“泮塘五约的文化氛围、人文气息越来越浓厚，西关文化的凝聚力日益增强，许多学员慕名而来学习武术。”何仲坚对荔湾湖公园有着深厚的感情，其母亲曾在20世纪50年代末参与荔湾湖的挖掘工程，“将武馆搬回小时候成长的地方，也是对荔湾文化的一种追忆和认可。”

在荔湾湖船桨广场上，中国邮政集团西区邮政局（以下简称“西区邮政局”）中秋文创集市吸引了大量市民游客驻足。每逢佳节倍思亲，西区邮政局在现场设置中秋限定流动邮局，为在穗打拼追梦的游子提供传递爱意的渠道，让市民游客的心意抵达故乡。此外，现场设置了漆扇非遗体验等特色活动供市民参与。

文｜记者 马思泳 通讯员 荔宣
图｜记者 陈秋明
翻译丨史洋溢
英文审校丨王枥焓