During the just-concluded National Day holiday, which began on Oct 1, a rich variety of local intangible cultural heritage was showcased at the Lutai Market in Ninghe distict, Tianjin, making it a hot travel destination for the residents in surrounding areas.

In addition to the traditional delicacies, woodblock printing, paper cutting and reed painting were also on display this year, attracting many tourists to become acquainted with Ninghe's intangible cultural heritage.

Performers in costumes invite audience members to participate in an interactive Q&A session.

Cultural performances including Tang Dynasty (618-907) dance, magic shows and acrobatics, as well as interactive Q&A sessions helped bring the festive atmosphere to a climax. At the event site, there was also a live streaming to enable more people experience the characteristic performances.

Lutai Market, whose history dates back about 350 years, is a typical rural market in Ninghe district. After years of development, it has gradually evolved from a general merchandise market to a more comprehensive one where vegetables, aquatic products, groceries, automotive supplies and building materials can also be found

In recent years, Ninghe district has introduced traditional folk cultural performances to integrate Lutai Market with the local intangible cultural heritage, creating new momentum to promote the development of the cultural tourism industry.