What do Fuzhou people eat on the beginning of summer? Analysis of the customs of eating on the beginning of summer
Introduction: Our country is vast and has rich resources, so different places have different customs. The Beginning of Summer is an important solar term and also a folk festival for us. Many folk customs have different customs, and the same is true for food. So what do people in Fuzhou eat during the Beginning of Summer? Let’s follow the editor to find out. April is the most beautiful month in early summer. Welcome to April in the late spring season. I will tell you about the beautiful days in April of the lunar calendar. Mr. Shui Mo recommends various festivals in April of the lunar calendar.What do Fuzhou people eat on the beginning of summer? Analysis of the customs of eating on the beginning of summerIn ancient my country, the Beginning of Summer was divided into three stages: "The first stage is the chirping of crickets; the second stage is the emergence of earthworms; and the third stage is the growth of melons." That is to say, during this solar term, one can first hear the chirping of crickets in the fields (some say it is the croaking of frogs), then one can see earthworms digging in the soil, and then the vines of melons begin to climb and grow rapidly. The day to welcome summer is the Beginning of Summer.In most parts of the south, due to the vigorous growth of crops, weeds, pests and diseases also grow and spread rapidly. In the area where the Hakka people live, summer has already fully arrived by the time of the Beginning of Summer. The weather is hot, people lose their appetite and begin to lose weight, which is called "dry summer". But after the Beginning of Summer, it is the farming era, when manpower is most needed. People hope to use the Beginning of Summer to "be nourished" and strengthen their bodies. On the other hand, people with poor physical constitution and weak resistance are more likely to be attacked by germs and become sick. People begin to take some time off to cool off in the summer and pay attention to dietary nourishment. When people eat some food at the beginning of summer, they often express their good wishes for blessings, safety, and wealth. During the Beginning of Summer, it is a popular custom in Fuzhou to cook "summer food". Dingbianhu (also known as Guobianhu) is made by cooking rice paste on the edge of a pot and served with dried shrimp, shrimp oil, green onions, golden needles, black fungus, clams, or a small amount of shiitake mushrooms, dried clams and other seafood soup. It tastes extremely delicious. Anyone who grew up in Fuzhou or lived in Fuzhou for a long time loves to eat it. It has become a famous snack in Fuzhou and a special symbol of Fuzhou. For Fuzhou people who have left their hometown and live abroad, when they hear the word "Dingbianhu" in a foreign country, it is as if they have seen the "silver shadow" of their hometown. It has become a local snack that represents their love for their homeland. The custom of cooking in the hot summer was popular in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. The beginning of summer has entered the busy farming season. On the day when Dingbian is cooked, not only does the family eat well and then go to work in the fields, but they also give the food to neighbors to enjoy together. Just like shabu-shabu, “it’s cooked in one stroke”, it is used to strengthen the relationship. It embodies the traditional virtue of Fuzhou people that "the countryside is rich in gold and the people there live in silver". Judging from the legend of Dingbianhu, eating Dingbianhu during the summer has a deeper meaning. During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, coastal cities and towns in Fuzhou were often harassed by Japanese pirates. Qi Jiguang led his troops into Fujian to suppress the Japanese pirates, and was supported and welcomed by the local people everywhere. The common people often sent food and grain to reward Qi's army. One day, Qi's army arrived at the southern suburbs of Fuzhou. Having won several battles along the way, they decided to rest here for half a day. The people of the southern suburbs had already gathered together the delicious food from their homes in order to comfort the three armies. Unexpectedly, another group of Japanese pirates broke out from the direction of Changle and rushed towards the southern suburbs of Fuzhou. The Qi family army gathered urgently to prepare for battle. The villagers were cooking and preparing a banquet to celebrate, but it was no longer possible to start the party. I don't know who came up with the idea to grind rice into a paste, and mix it with shredded meat, clams, golden needles, black fungus, dried razor clams, scallops, etc. to make a high-quality clear soup. The rice paste was poured on the edge of the pot, and in less than a quarter of an hour, pot after pot of Dingbianhu came out. After eating, the soldiers bravely went into battle and within two hours, all the Japanese pirates were wiped out on the beach. Eating Dingbianhu during the summer vacation is a way to commemorate national heroes and also has the connotation of patriotism. Summary: Through the above article, we know about the customs of Fuzhou people’s food during the Beginning of Summer. I hope that everyone can learn more about the traditional customs of different regions. I also hope that everyone will like this content! |
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