People wait in line to enter the MIXC, a shopping mall hosting a life festival on Aug 15. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

To help reverse the setbacks to people’s lives caused by the novel coronavirus epidemic and to revive the positive energy behind the economic development of Harbin – the colorful capital of China’s northernmost Heilongjiang province – a special life festival was recently organized, according to local officials.

They said the event kicked off in the MIXC, the grand shopping mall developed by the CR Landon, Aug 15.

Activities during the ongoing festival feature the Yes Market that provides snacks, children games and cultural creative products. There is also a physical exhibition displaying the good moments of life in the form of pictures and words, an interactive space allowing residents to get close to nature and other entertainment activities customized for children.

Officials said the festival has already attracted the participation of thousands of residents and is still luring more.
  Children cavort in a pool of balls during the life festival on Aug 15. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]