National 'Four Seasons Village Gala' Autumn Event Held in Dalian

Key points

• On 22 September, the 2026 national 'Four Seasons Village Gala' autumn main event was held at Laomao Mountain scenic area in Qingyang village, Tongyi subdistrict, Pulandian district, Dalian, Liaoning, under the theme 'Mountains and Seas Share Autumn Colours, Liancheng Celebrates a Bountiful Year'.
• The performance used Laomao Mountain's main peak as backdrop and Longquan pool as stage, staged in natural scenery and divided into four chapters.
• Performers were mainly local rural arts workers, intangible-heritage inheritors and ordinary villagers, with material drawn from daily labour, folk heritage and rural change.
• Supporting activities included an intangible-heritage and agricultural produce market and a Yangko parade; willow weaving, paper cutting and shadow puppetry were demonstrated on site by inheritors.
• Local specialities such as sea cucumber, rice and vermicelli were showcased, and an e-commerce village livestreaming sales area went live on media platforms.
• A Yangko parade formation made up of local villagers performed as it moved, interacting closely with guests and visitors.
• The event used culture as a link to activate intangible heritage, sell agricultural produce and boost rural tourism, bringing quality public cultural services to the grassroots.