Date: March 3-13 of the lunar calendar

Location:

Yongle Palace scenic spot

Organizer:

 Bureau of Tourism and Cultural Relics

Yongle Palace Cultural Relics Management Office

Theme:

Inherit Taoist culture and promote mural art

Activity:

In the temple assembly, there will be exhibitions and donations of frescoes, exhibitions of tourist products with the theme of "Frescoes of Yongle Palace" and performances of "Eight Immortals Party". Tickets of favorable discounts will be offered as well as exhibitions of local snacks and handicrafts, along with opera performances, folk art performances and leisure and entertainment activities.

Origin:

It is said that the third day of the third month of the lunar calendar is the birthday of the queen mother. It is also called the Sunny day and Spring day in Taoism. On this day, people celebrate the birth of the queen mother, praying for her blessing for luck, children, and safety.