Logistics transportation was not so developed in the past. Some craftsmen and businessmen agreed to set up a market in the same place at a time, and local people would sacrifice and burn incense on this day. For example, on the fifteenth day of the first month of Anyang Bridge. March 20th in the old town and so on. As the venue of the temple fair, if the temple fair is held in front of your house, your family will invite relatives and friends to attend and entertain you.
The landlord doesn't understand the tradition of China, does he? This kind of meeting is not only held in Anyang, but also in Henan and most parts of the country. Mr. Lu Xun has an article describing the meeting, which seems to be the boating and watching the play.