CIIC:Today's featured article/January 12, 2010

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Baiyunguan Temple Fair in Beijing

The tradition of a "temple fair" (Miao Hui) began as groups of vendors did business near Buddhist and Taoist temples when many pilgrims came to pay tribute to the gods during traditional festivals. The practice grew, gradually turning into a regular event. Now temple fairs are an important and joyful destination for Chinese people during festivals, most especially the Spring Festival, or Chinese New Year. (More ...)