Say hi to mandarin ducks

2023-03-23

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By Fang Jingyi Ye Linxiao

Photo provided to Hangzhoufeel

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In recent years, the springtime in Hangzhou always sees flocks of mandarin ducks frolicking on the West Lake and Xianghu Lake, creating a vibrant scene.

The cute creatures are originally migratory birds that once came to Hangzhou for a winter. Thanks to the good eco-environment of the city, instead of returning to the north, more and more of them choose to settle down and breed. The ones in the West Lake are busy finding and guarding their "homes", the natural tree holes by the Lake where they mate, lay eggs, hatch them and expect their first baby ducks to be born in late April.

Festival

Xianghu Lake Poetry & Music Festival

The festival is divided into two themes: folk music and Hip-Pop. A total of 13 groups of musicians are to bring a musical feast to the scene. Among others, some popular singers are coming, including the well-known rap singer Wang Yitai, Li Jialong and the folk song singer Zhao Lei, Fangdong De Mao.

Time: Apr 8 to 9

Location: Slow Life Block in the Finance Town at the Xianghu Lake

Admissions: 368/468 yuan

Theatre

Meet the Grand Canal

It is dancing drama themed in cultural heritage, which has had more than 200 tour shows worldwide. Having visited France, Germany, the United States, Egypt and a few other countries, the drama interprets the Grand Canal from a new perspective.

Time: 19:00, Mar 24 to 25

Venue: Hangzhou Theatre

Admissions: 80/180/280/380 yuan

Concert

The Lonely Planet

Mao Buyi is having his second national tour performance, the first stadium concert held in Hangzhou in three years. He will sing the songs in his third solo album the Lonely Planet, giving the first stage show of the song.

Time: 19:30, Mar 25

Venue: Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium

Admissions: 480/680/880/1280/1580 yuan