Xian Festivals and Events
Xi’an Festivals and Events will show you answer to what are the special festivals in Xi 'an and what are the traditional festivals and folk activities in Xi 'an. China has a large number of nationalities, so the customs and habits of the people of all ethnic groups have their own characteristics. Apart from the traditional four festivals: Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and so on, each ethnic region has other different festivals, and the degree of emphasis on the same festivals is also different. So, as a famous historical and cultural city in China, what are the special large-scale festival activities in Xi 'an? This part will introduce the traditional festivals and cultural activities with Xi 'an characteristics in detail.
Festivals in Xi'an 2019
| Date | Festivals | Theme |
| During the Spring Festival | Lantern Festival on the Ancient City Wall 西安城墙新春灯会 | Lantern Exhibition |
| Jan 20 - March 6 | Spring Festival Folk Culture and Art Festival 新春民俗文化艺术节 | Folk Culture and Art Festival |
| May | Strawberry Music Festival 西安草莓音乐节 | Music |
| April 13 | Tang Peony & Han Costume Festival 大唐牡丹汉服节 | Peony & Han Costume |
| April 13 - May 20 | Peony Tourism Festival 牡丹花海旅游文化节 | Peony Exhibition |
| April 25 | Qinling Mountains Eco-cultural Tourism Festival 秦岭生态文化旅游节 | Tourism |
| September | Xian Terra-cotta Warrios and Pomegranate Festival西安兵马俑石榴节 | Terra-cotta and Pomegranate |
| September | Xian Ancient Culture Art Festival 西安古文化艺术节 | Shaanxi Folk Art |
| September | Silk Road International Art Festival 丝绸之路国际艺术节 | Silk Road Art |
| Jan, March, August, October, December | Hui Ethnic Festivals in the Great Mosque 清真寺回民节日 | Hui Ethnic Festivals |
Temple Fairs in Xi'an 2019
| Temple Fair Name | Date | Location |
| Xi'an City God Temple Fair 都城隍庙会 | The 1st day and 15th day of the 1st Lunar Month, 15th day of teh 7th Lunar Month | West Street |
| Giant Wild Goose Pagoda Temple Fair 大雁塔庙会 | The 8th day of the Twelfth Lunar Month, the 30 th day of the Twelfth Lunar Month to the 15th day of the 1st Lunar Month | Xi'an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda |
| Wolong Temple Temple Fair 卧龙寺庙会 | The 1st day and 15th day of Lunar Month | East Kaitong Lane, Boshulin Street, Beilin District |
| Xiangzi Temple Temple Fair 湘子庙会 | The 1st day and 15th day of Lunar Month | Xiangzi Temple Street, South Gate |
| Qinglong Temple Temple Fair青龙寺庙会 | Early April | Tielumiao Village, Xiying Road |
| Lama Temple Fair in Guangren Temple 广仁寺喇嘛庙会 | March 26 to 28 | No. 152, Northwest 1st Road |
| Qujiang Spring Festival Temple Fair 曲江春节庙会 | The 23 th day of the Twelfth Lunar Month to the 15th day of the 1st Lunar Month | Yanta District |
| Wuliang Temple Temple Fair 无量庙会 | March 3rd | Sanzhao Village, Yanta District |
| Xinsi Village Temple Fair新寺村庙会 | The 23 th day of the Twelfth Lunar Month | Baqiao District |
| Yaowangdong Temple Temple Fair 药王洞庙会 | The 2nd day of the 2nd Lunar Month | Sunjiawan of Daming Palace, Weiyang District |
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Events in Xi'an 2019
Xi'an is an ancient capital of 13 dynasties, and rich in ancient culture and arts. There are many events held every year themed on culture and history. Attending Xi'an Events may offer you deep exploration to its profound culture.
| Date | Event | Theme |
| Dec 31, 2018 to March 6, 2019 | The Most Featured Spring Festival of Xian | Spring Festival Activities |
| The 26 th day of the Twelfth Lunar Month to the 16th day of the 1st Lunar Month | Artistic Xian | Painting and Calligraphy Art |
| March 23 | Haizi Poem Society | Peom |
| Last Week of Every March | Chang'an International Calligraphy Annual Meeting | Calligraphy |
| May 18 | International Museum Day | Museum Culture |
| May 28 | Convention of Chinese Craftsmen | Craft Art |
| September 8 | Entrepreneurs' Day | Entrepreneurship |
| June 18 | Energy Conservation Publicity Week | Energy Conservation |
| Octorber 9 to 15 | Week for Mass Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| First Sunday of Every November | International Friendly Marathon Race on Xian Ancient City Wall | Marathon Race |
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Exhibitions in Xi'an 2019
| Date | Exhibitions | Theme |
| August 15-17 | Xi'an Science and Technology Expo | Scientific and Technical Produts |
| August 9-11 | Expo of China Western Military and Civilian Integration & Aerospace Technology | Military and Civilian Integration & Aerospace Technology |
| August 15-17 | Western Energy Conservation, Environmental Protection and Energy Industry Exhibition | Energy Conservation |
| August 14-17 | Educational Equipment Exhibition | Educational Equipment |
| August 15-17 | International Children's Intelligent Technology Products Exhibition | Children's Intelligent Technology Products |
| September 9-11 | Western International Medical Equipment Exhibition | International Medical Equipment |
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Conventions in Xi'an 2019
As the economic, political and cultural center of Shaanxi province, Xi'an is the mostly chosen place for various kinds of conventions, large-scale meeting, forums and summit, etc. Several new upgrated large convention centers have been built in recent years to meet the needs of the increasing convention demands. Qujiang International Convention Center and Gaoxin International Convention Center are the representative ones. The following is a list of some conventions held in Xi'an 2019 for your reference.
| Date | Conventions | Theme |
| Jan 11 | The First Session of Digital Economy Summit Forum | Digital Economy |
| April 21 | Xian Culture & Financial Law Summit Forum | Culture & Financial Law |
| May 16 | International Forum on Silk Road Economy | Silk Road Economy |
| May 25 | Summit Forum on Innovation and Entrepreneuship on Digital Economy | Digital Economy |
| June 15 | Summit Forum on International Massive Health Industry | Massive Health Industry |
| June 7 | CBE International Design Summit | International Design |
| July | IT Internet Convention | IT |
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Competitions in Xi'an
Every year, there are many large and small competitions in Xi'an related to sports, design, IT, digital economy, etc. If you are headed to Xi'an for watching or attending the competitions, you can find more on the internet.
| Date | Competitions | Theme |
| March 15 | World Super Model Contest | Model |
| 3.30 | Digital China Innovation Contest | Innovation |
| 4.20 | International Marathon on Xian Ancient City Wall | Marathon |
| July - October | International Big Data Contest | Big Data |
Performances in Xi'an 2019
As the city of most profound in culture, Xi'an sees many performances every year, besides the famous ones such as Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show, “Dream Back to the Tang Dynasty” show and Everlasting Sorrow Performance, there are also other music concert, opera performance in Xi'an.
| Date | Performance | Type |
| July 6-7 | LHC Music Festival | Concert |
| May | Strawberry Music Festival | Concert |
| To be Comfirmed | Mechanical Future Music Festival | Concert |
| October 26 | Linglong Cross Talk | Cross Talk |
| June 30 | Romeo and Juliet | Opera |
| Irregular Date | Yisushe Qinqiang Opera | Shaanxi Opera |
| June 30 | Qin Warriors | Stage Play |
Read more:
- Tang Dynasty Palace (Tang Yue Gong)
- Shaanxi Grand Opera House
- Tang Paradise
- Qinqiang Opera in Shaanxi
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