Fushan district in Yantai is planning to stage a large-scale rural folk dance performance, such as yangko dances, lion dances and dragon dances, on Feb 5, which is this year's Lantern Festival.

The performance is scheduled to start at 9 am and is expected to have over 2,000 performers, who are all local residents from eight townships and subdistricts.

The event has been warmly welcomed by the public since it was launched in 2002. Up to now, it has been held 18 times and has become a brand cultural activity for Fushan residents to celebrate Lantern Festival.

A lion dance takes place during the previous year's Lantern Festival celebration in Fushan district, Yantai. [Photo/WeChat account: fsxcbfzfs]

Local residents perform a dragon dance to celebrate Lantern Festival in Fushan district, Yantai. [Photo/WeChat account: fsxcbfzfs]

The celebratory event is designed to create a festive vibe as well as enrich people's cultural awareness in Fushan district, Yantai. [Photo/WeChat account: fsxcbfzfs]

The event attracts many participants from the public. [Photo/WeChat account: fsxcbfzfs] 

Performances focusing on traditional folk culture and intangible culture heritages get underway in Fushan district. [Photo/WeChat account: fsxcbfzfs]

Lantern Festival falls on Feb 5 this year and Fushan district in Yantai is planning to hold a big celebration. [Photo/WeChat account: fsxcbfzfs]