On April 22, the third day of the third Chinese lunar month, Piaose Cultural Parade across Five Ancient Villages restarted in Huangpu Town after a three-year suspension.

The parade attracted flocks of villagers. (Photo/Ming Jian)

The 5.5-kilometer parade has been the first across five ancient villages (the five earliest villages for dwelling in Huangpu: Sanshe, Linggu, Beitou, Shiling, Hougang) since Huangpu restarted Piaose.

That afternoon, many people waited earlier on the way of the parade. (Photo/Ming Jian)

The parade. (Photo/Ming Jian)

Huangpu Piaose, which originated from the puppet show in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, is characteristic of local culture and folk art. It features kids playing different characters in historical stories.

In December 2005, Huangpu was awarded the title of "China (Huangpu) Home of Piaose"; in 2007, Huangpu Piaose was selected into the provincial intangible cultural heritage list.