The very popular Liede Good Market, which blends local Lingnan culture with international arts, really charmed visitors when it took place at the Liede Ancestral Temple Square in Tianhe district on Jan 17-19.

"The market is not just a market, but also a platform for cultural exchanges between the East and the West," said a spokesperson for the organizers.

The event also marked the debut of the district's "Liede Good Market" brand series of activities.

Stylish Chinese New Year goods and flowers are sold at the market. [Photo provided to en.thnet.gov.cn]

At the market, over 30 unique stalls showcased a variety of local and international delicacies, handicrafts, and Chinese New Year goods, as well as original handmade items.

The event also featured a series of exciting dance performances, such as swing and Spanish flamenco. There were performances by a Spanish band and traditional lion dance performances took turns to entertain the citizens and visitors – providing them with a visual and audio spectacle.

A stall owner helps a child write some spring couplets. [Photo provided to en.thnet.gov.cn]