Dragon dances are performed during festivals and celebrations to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck. [Photo/VCG]

A Dragon Dance Festival will be held on Feb 14 at Global Harbor, a shopping mall in Shanghai's Putuo district, to celebrate the arrival of the God of Wealth, a traditional Chinese deity who brings fortune and prosperity.

The festival will feature a spectacular dragon dance performance accompanied by drums and gongs. The audience can watch and join the festive atmosphere and pray for a prosperous and successful New Year.

The dragon dance is a folk art that originated in ancient China and is performed during festivals and celebrations, especially the Chinese New Year, to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck.

Dates: Feb 14

Address: Global Harbor, No 1188 North Kaixuan Road, Putuo district

Source: Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce