Held in Foshan's Chancheng District from October 23 to 24, the 2025 BRICS IP Service Agencies Exchange Conference concluded with a "Cultural Night" at the Foshan Ancestral Temple, where participants experienced the city's rich traditional culture.
At the Foshan Ancestral Temple, dubbed the "Palace of Oriental Folk Art," guests learned about Foshan's history, Lingnan architecture, and Cantonese opera, and visited the Huang Feihong Memorial Hall.
A highlight of the visit was the lion dance performance, where "lions" interacted with guests and showcased dazzling stunts on high poles, earning continuous applause and countless photos.
Foreign experts document Foshan Ancestral Temple with their cameras.
Foreign experts touch the weathered stone railings to feel the architectural charm of the 500-year-old structure.
Foreign experts take a group photo in front of the Wanfu Stage.
When in Foshan, one must watch the lion dance performance.
After the performance, all the guests take a group photo with the lion dance team.
The lion dancers leap on the high poles, and the guests capture the wonderful moments with their cameras.
A lion interacts with the guests in a playful manner..
A foreign expert enjoys the fun of lion dance.
Reporter | Lu Haoneng
Photo | Dai Jiaxin
Editor | Liu Lingzhi, James Campion, Shen He
