Cultural Life

In recent years，Changsha has become an important creative center for TV and entertainment arts，with its many TV stations producing some of the most popular programs in China，including the most watched program ever on Chinese TV Super Girl，a Chinese female version of the UK Pop Idol or American Idol.These entertainment programs have brought along with it a new entertainment industry，including singing bars，dance clubs，theater shows，as well as related businesses like hair salons and fashion stores.Now it is not rare that some people will fly into Changsha to spend their weekends from as far as the northeastern city of Harbin.

Dragon Boat Festival（Double Fifth）

This is a traditional festival in the country，which falls on the fifth day of May depending on the Chinese lunar calendar.Different places have their own celebration activities.In Changsha，the famous Dragon Boat Contest is held on the banks of the Xiang River.People，from all over the province，come to the city t watch the magnificent performance.Competitors chosen are strong young men and they row at full speed to the vigorous drumbeats in order to reach the finish 1ine.The cheers of the excited crowds echo under the blue sky.In some areas，people begin preparations up to one month before the event.

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