Changchun Festivals

This is one of three well-known automobile expositions throughout China. It is held bi-annually in July or August and as a rule, its theme is to present new types of automobiles and auto culture. It is true to say that this exposition has attracted a great many auto manufacturers, dealers and the press both from home and aboard. Changchun International Automobile Fair has become one of most important and famous expositions of Changchun.

Just as its name implies, it is based on the theme of agriculture, which is usually ignored by most people and is held in every year in August. Nowadays this exposition is an important part of Changchun culture and life of all the people there.

From 1997, hundreds of sculptors from both home and abroad have contributed many exquisite and amazing works for the Changchun International Sculpture Exposition. The eighth exposition will be held in September 2006 in the World Sculpture Garden. What makes this exposition famous is that its large number of participants and sculpture experts, a variety of schools and genres, the high quality of cultural taste and the richness of content.

It is held bi-annually from 23 to 28 August. At every festival there will be Golden Deer and Silver Deer Awards for films both Chinese and foreign. In addition there are many other associated activities, including the film exchange conference, Chinese play books exchange, wonderful performance of Yangge and the Guandong Food Festival, etc.

Taking 'presentation and discovery of folk art' as the main theme, it creates a new way to show itself to people. Its abundant content, dynamic means of exhibition and irresistible art glamour have attracted many people who have thoroughly enjoyed it. Nowadays, the Folk Art Exposition is a highlight for both the cultural life of the local and the development of the exposition economy.

It started in 1998 and is held annually starting in January and lasting about two months. It is a very important festival for both locals and tourists alike and during this festival, almost all streets, parks, plazas are decorated with vivid and exquisite ice and snow sculptures. You will feel that you are in winter wonderland, unbelievably beautiful. Meanwhile there are many other activities including education, tourism, art, trade, culture, etc. being held during the festival period as well.