As the New Year's bell is about to ring, Jiangyan district is gearing up for a series of spectacular festivities, promising a heartfelt farewell to the old and a warm welcome to the new.

A fireworks show lights up Apailang Creativity Park in Jiangyan district. [Photo/WeChat account: jyrmzf]
Apailang Creativity Park will add a touch of magic to New Year's Day with a fireworks display, disc jockey party, themed parades, and family activities, creating a joyous atmosphere for all.
On Dec 31, Jan 1, and Jan 3, Jiangyan's Jiangdai, Beiyuan New Village, and Luming River pocket parks will come alive with a New Year's Eve Concert, a Family Garden Party, and a Coffee Creative Show, blending music, art, and family bonding in a serene natural setting.
On New Year's Eve, the Jiangyan Youth Singer Singing Competition at Sanshui Plaza will set the stage for youth talent to showcase vocal skills. A consumption promotion event held from Dec 31 to Jan 6 at the plaza will ignite a wave of festive spending, featuring the Jiangsu Football City League Trophy Tour, a Bread and Burger Festival, and a grand New Year's Eve ceremony.
Set against the Qinhu Lake National Wetland Park, an ice and snow kingdom running from Jan 1 to March 3 will transform the area into a winter wonderland, combining artificial ice and snow art with festive celebrations.
From Dec 30 to Jan 15, the Jiangyan Art Museum is displaying over 100 imitation calligraphy, painting, and photography works showcasing local New Year traditions and customs. On Jan 1, the Jiangyan Museum will present an exhibition of the district's daily-use copper wares from the late Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the early Republic of China (1912-1949) period. The Jiangyan Library will add a fun twist to reading on Jan 4 with its blind-box book lending service.