What is the saying about the "Drum Parade" in Hui'an, Fujian on the 18th day of the first lunar month?
Introduction: China is a country with vast territory and abundant resources, and it is also a typical traditional multi-ethnic cultural country. Therefore, every place has different customs and cultures, and this is especially true during the Spring Festival. So, have you heard about the "Drum Tour" in Hui'an, Fujian on the 18th day of the first lunar month? Now, let’s follow the editor to get to know it. In addition to the grand and festive celebrations of the Spring Festival, we also need to pay attention to some taboos regarding the Spring Festival. Next, let’s take a closer look at the Spring Festival special topic compiled by Mr. Shui Mo!Fujian Hui'an Customs - Drum DanceThe unique "Drum Tour" activity on the 18th day of the first lunar month in Wangchuan Town, Hui'an is grandly held locally.After three "bang", "bang", and "bang" salutes, the "Hou Qing's Drum Parade on the Eighteenth Day of the First Lunar Month" officially began. The sounds of northern pipes, southern music, big blows, suonas, and chegu rose to the sky, and performances such as dragon and lion dances and ball games began. An imperially bestowed "Palace Drum Pavilion" led the way, followed closely by a team of palace maids and eunuchs, and teams of imperial guards came in front and behind, and behind them were performers in costumes, just like the emperor's travel. In the team, in addition to the beautiful imperially bestowed "Palace Drum Pavilion", what attracted the villagers the most was the light signboards with the name of the university and the names of the university graduates in the tribe. According to the elders in the village, in the beginning, these lantern boards were inscribed with the ranks, positions and names of those who had passed the imperial examinations of past dynasties, and were held up by the person himself or his family members. Later, when the imperial examination was abolished, the names of the scholars in the clan were written on them instead, to encourage everyone to study hard and become talented. It is undoubtedly a great honor to be able to hold such a light board. "My niece is very successful now. She can earn more than 10,000 yuan every month!" Mr. Chen told reporters proudly. He now educates his children to follow their cousin's example and study hard. Originally, the Houqing ancestral temple had 350 lanterns, and all the technical secondary school, college and undergraduate graduates in the clan could get one, but this year there were not enough. "There are about 400 people, and we haven't done a specific count, but there are still some masters and doctors." Origin: "On the 18th day of the first lunar month, lantern displays are displayed and guests come uninvited." This saying is popular among the Houqing Chen family in Wangchuan Town, Hui'an County, and refers to the Houqing Chen family's unique Lantern Festival custom. Did you know that this custom is said to have been bestowed by the emperor of the Ming Dynasty? It has a history of more than 500 years and was listed as an intangible cultural heritage of Hui'an County last year. According to the annals of Hui'an County, the Chen family of Wangchuan Houqing was a descendant of Chen Wenlong, a national hero of the Southern Song Dynasty. During the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty (1465-1487), a high-ranking official emerged - Chen Rui, the head of the Ministry of Revenue. The imperially bestowed palace drum was related to Chen Rui. The Origin of Fujian Hui'an YoudaguAccording to legend, the Empress Dowager was seriously ill at that time and even the imperial doctors were helpless. Ming Xianzong Zhu Jianshen ordered Chen Rui to put on yellow armor (equivalent to a substitute for Emperor Huangdi) and go to Mount Wutai to burn incense and seek a panacea. Later, the Empress Dowager quickly recovered her health, which made Zhu Jianshen very happy.On the Lantern Festival of the following year, Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty held a particularly grand lantern parade in the capital, which was unprecedented in grandeur. He also went out in disguise to admire the lanterns. When he passed by Chen Rui's mansion, he went in to check and found Chen Rui crying alone in the brightly lit hall. "It's a festive occasion, why are you sitting here alone crying?" Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty asked, helping the frightened Chen Rui up. "I suddenly thought of my old mother in my hometown. As a son, I am unable to take care of her. How dare I enjoy the Lantern Festival alone?" Chen Rui said sadly. "I rule the world with filial piety and brotherhood, and I specially allow you, my dear Chen, to return home to visit your relatives every Spring Festival and accompany your mother to view the lanterns during the Lantern Festival!" Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty was moved by Chen Rui's filial piety. Chen Rui quickly stood up, then took three steps back before kneeling down to thank the emperor: "I live in the countryside, and I dare not go on a lantern parade with the people in the capital on the same day!" When Emperor Xianzong of the Ming Dynasty saw Chen Rui take three steps back, he approved the decision: "I grant you the palace drum, and you can go on a lantern parade on the 18th day of the first lunar month!" In this way, for more than 500 years since then, the Houqing Chen family in Hui'an County began the custom of celebrating the Lantern Festival on the 18th day of the first lunar month. It was interrupted after liberation but resumed in 1992. In the list of "The First Batch of County-level Intangible Cultural Heritage in Hui'an County" announced on July 21, 2008, "Hou Qing's Drum Dance on the Eighteenth Day of the First Lunar Month" was listed. Summary: Through the above article, we know the origin of the "Drum Tour" in Hui'an, Fujian on the 18th day of the first lunar month. I hope it will help everyone understand the folk customs of other regions. I wish you all peace and prosperity in the new year! After reading this article, there are more exciting content in the Spring Festival special topic, let’s take a look! |
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