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More than 100 expats from countries such as the United States, South Korea, and Malaysia gathered on Feb 5 in Jiashan county, Jiaxing, East China's Zhejiang province, to explore Spring Festival customs and immerse themselves in Jiashan's rich cultural atmosphere.

An expat tries traditional archery. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_dce4a5933cde]

The participants, dressed in hanfu (traditional Chinese attire), visited an intangible cultural heritage market, where they sampled local delicacies and participated in hands-on experiences such as clay sculpture making, fan painting, and traditional games like archery and pot-throwing.

Two participants hold a fu (fortune) character. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_dce4a5933cde]

As night fell, a dinner featuring traditional dishes and performances highlighting Wuyue culture — the regional culture of Jiangnan (south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River) — was held, blending local flavors and storytelling to offer guests a sensory journey through Jiashan's history.

A child plays Go (a traditional Chinese board game). [Photo/WeChat account: gh_dce4a5933cde]