A photo of the stallholder in ancient costumes while a tourist trying on hairpins in the “archaistic market”

CHONGQING (CQNEWS) -- Dressed in ancient costumes to wander in the lively market, as if you were in the ancient times. During September 13 to 15, an antique “archaistic market” was opened in Beibei District, Chongqing. As a visitor, you can enjoy the charm of ancient culture and operate the “most ancient film in China” Chinese shadow puppetry personally, so as to enjoy the traditional culture.

A photo of visitors operating Chinese shadow puppetry

During the festival, you can see stallholders in ancient costumes were hawking in front of their stalls when you walking in the market. You can also experience the Chinese-style ancient culture in the market. Exquisite folk handicrafts were sold, elegant ancient performance was showed for you to enjoy the traditional Chinese etiquette, as if you were in ancient times.

In addition, you can also watch the “most ancient film in China” Chinese shadow puppetry in the market, so as to enjoy the traditional culture here. Otherwise, you can go on the stage to learn how to operate it and experience the operating processes of Chinese shadow puppetry. (Translated by Mao Qiao, Fathom Language Limited)