DirectRooms.com – Experience Folk New Year in Hangzhou Will be Held on 3 to 9 February 2011

Hangzhou, China, January 22, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Folk New Year 2011 will feature traditional folk customs which will include shows, banquets of specially prepared delicacies from the region and ancient games. Many of the celebrations will take place around Hangzhou’s most famous site of West Lake. Known for its natural beauty the large lake is surrounded by scenic gardens and hills featuring historical buildings and pagodas as well as intricately decorated temples.

During the celebrations performances of the famous lion and dragon dances will take place with dance troupes dressed colourfully in the bright costumes of the mythical creatures. Original folk dances and theatre will also be carried out that will reenact the lives of residents and give an insight of what life was like in early China.

A feast also takes place throughout the city with a representation of gourmet food prepared by the city’s top chefs. Dishes likely to be prepared for the event include the famous West Lake sour fish, slow baked chicken and pork wrapped in lotus leaves, braised bamboo shoots and Longjing meat made from shrimps.

Visitors staying at a hotel in Hangzhou can check out all of the activities of the festival when it runs from 3rd to 9th February 2011.

Lek Boonlert, marketing head at DirectRooms.com commented: “Finding accommodation over the New Year period is going to be difficult as many people flock to what is described as one of China’s most beautiful cities. By booking early online however people will be guaranteed rooms so they can enjoy all the celebrations.”

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