Shehuo Performance in Pingyao(平遥社火表演Píngyáo Shèhuǒ Biǎoyǎn)
The old town of Pingyao is decorated by red lanterns everywhere during the festival. Similar to putting Christmas trees in the yards during the Christmas Day, it is a custom for people in Pingyao to hang red lanterns in front of the houses. Red lanterns not only decorate the houses, but also decorate the cold and dark nights. Shehuo is a famous local activity and the essence of Chinese traditional culture to celebrate the New Year, so it is must seeing activity if you plan to go there. Staying in smalls inns operated by the local people, and spending the holiday with the locals is a fantastic thing for foreign visitors.