Across China, Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations have brought traditional culture to life through heritage, arts and cross-cultural exchange.

The festival, a traditional occasion for family reunions and moon viewing, fell on Friday this year, with a three-day public holiday from September 25 to 27.

In Kaifeng, Henan Province, the Qingming Shanghe Garden recreated lively Song Dynasty street scenes through performances and interactive activities, allowing visitors to experience the world depicted in the famous painting "Along the River During the Qingming Festival".

Historic towns in Guizhou and Shenzhen have also turned to traditional performances and intangible cultural heritage to create a festive atmosphere, including a 300-year-old fish lantern dance.

The celebrations have also provided opportunities for cultural exchange. In Sanya, international visitors made mooncakes while sharing their own family traditions, while a folk celebration in Xiamen brought together participants from both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Elsewhere, new technologies, including AI-powered robots, have added a contemporary touch to traditional festivities.