Shiqian county, Southwest China's Guizhou province, will host its first oil paper umbrella show and traditional food festival at Shiqian People's Square on Dec 22. The seven-day event will be held from 10 am to 10?pm every day until Dec 29.

It has been reported that the only copyrighted festival team in China will participate in the event. Traditional folk performances will be given, including dragon and lion dances, stilt-walking, and Northeast China's song-and-dance duet. Other activities such as sugar painting, straw weaving and New Year picture displays will also be offered.

In addition, visitors will be able to enjoy various delicacies such as ice-sugar gourd, sliced lotus root with sweet sauce, ice cream and coffee.

Locals enjoy themselves under a colorful array of oil paper umbrellas. [Photo/gog.cn]

Visitors take photos under oil paper umbrellas. [Photo/gog.cn]

A unique array of oil paper umbrellas are showcased. [Photo/gog.cn]