Editor's Note:
When the soul yearns for beauty, the human world is like a fairyland. Beauty in sunshine is the color between the mountains and the sea, the taste between the lips and teeth, the kindness and simplicity of humanities, and the romantic and healing life. From now on, the public network Rizhao specially planned the "Rizhao so beautiful" series of videos, vividly showing the beauty of Rizhao from different angles.
Poster news reporter Mou Yixiao, Lu Na, Zhai Jianhui, Rizhao report
"On the second of February, the dragon looked up, and the yellow mound masters made the golden bull." The sun is warm and the wind is soft, and everything is recovering, and the old and young masters of Huangdun Town, Lanshan District, Rizhao City, have ushered in the annual rural folk custom - spring cattle.
Early in the morning, the people who came to participate in the competition took their carefully raised cattle and happily rushed to the village of Shangshuangxuan. Looking around, the "cow" players are strong and fat. look at! There are also many villagers who put large red flowers on their cow heads and are full of joy.
The 79-year-old Lao Zhuang told reporters with a smile that he had been in Shangshuang village for eight consecutive years to make a spring cow, and the spring cow also represented the beginning of spring ploughing in the new year. "Hey hey, the rank doesn't matter, the old brothers get together, the mood is really good, if the body allows, it will come every year in the future!"
Gently touching the back of the cow, feeding a few more mouthfuls of feed, for this game, the villagers are looking forward to it, and the cows on the scene are also wagging their tails, ready to test the tacit understanding.
With a single order, a "spring cow" "made a fuss", they pulled the plow rake, the pace was solid, and they rushed forward with full strength, releasing the "flood power" in their bodies. Wherever the cows go, they smell fresh earth.
"Rush, whoops." "Look, I think this cow can be the first to reach the finish line." "Come on!" ...... At the scene, the audience could not help but cheer for their own cattle, cheers and laughter, setting off a lively atmosphere.
After a tense and exciting competition, the champion cow stood out. The crowd at the scene came forward to take a group photo.
In addition, there are cultural activities full of strong folk customs, cattle farming performances, dragon dances, mighty gongs and drums... The regional culture of Huangdun Town is vividly displayed.
For farmers, cattle are good friends, good partners, and the hope of life.
On the second of February, the people of Huangdun started the spring ploughing of the new year in the spirit of the old cow that "there is no need to whip and fight for themselves". Steadfast, industrious and hardworking, in 2022, the wind and rain will be smooth, and the grain will be abundant.