Playing drums to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming new year is typical of Spring Festival celebrations in China. [Photo by Zhang Xingjian/chinadaily.com.cn]

A Spring Festival celebration to welcome Xiaonian, or the Little Chinese New Year, is taking place from Jan 26 to 29 at the ancient Hefangkou Pass of Huaibei town, Huairou district, Beijing.

A great variety of cultural performances featuring Chinese intangible cultural heritage and folk art are offering tourists a visual feast.