China is a country with a long history, and many folk traditions and customs have been widely circulated and are still preserved to this day. Today is March 18th, the sixteenth day of the second month of the lunar calendar, what are the traditional festivals and customs of all parts of the mainland?
February 16 festivals and customs
Folk Culture Festival: In Ningde City, Fujian Province, the 16th day of february of the lunar calendar is a local folk culture festival. This kind of festival has a long history, from the Ming Dynasty to the present has a history of more than 400 years. Gongs and drums, opera, dance, dragon and lion dances, food and other beautiful things followed, and happy smiles were everywhere.
Pickled Tuk Tuk: Every February 16 of the lunar calendar, when the spring shoots are on the market, friends in the south also begin to put pickled tuk fresh on the table! Spring shoots are the most delicious shoots of the year, and the taste is superb. Also known as the "King of Mountain Treasures", spring shoots are rich in protein, vitamins and various trace elements, as well as the effect of eliminating food and qi.
"Pickled Tuk Tuk Fresh" is a stew pot made with spring shoots, which originated in Hui cuisine. "Pickled" refers to marinated ham or bacon; "fresh" refers to chicken, pig's trotters, spring shoots and other ingredients, while "du" refers to the cooking method of low heat and slow simmering.
Sacred Driving Cruise: In Ximen Township, Shantou, Guangdong Province, the 16th day of February in the lunar calendar is a triennial festival of the gods. People will form a large dance team to perform different folk dances, such as lion awakening dance, unicorn dance, lobster dance, centipede dance, dragon and phoenix dance, etc., of which the centipede dance has also been included in the national intangible cultural heritage directory, bringing everyone a visual feast.
Shennong Yandi's Birthday: According to legend, February 16 is the birthday of Shennongyan Emperor, and people who believe in Yandi will respectfully invite the holy flame on this day to celebrate the birthday of Yandi. There are also various activities such as song and dance troupe performances, theater performances, puppet shows, etc., which are very lively. According to folklore, there is a mountain in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, which was conjured up by Emperor Yan with a wave of his hand, as his own residence.
On February 16, I wish all netizens a smooth ride! Six six big shun! What other interesting festivals and customs are there in your hometown of February 16? Welcome to leave a message in the comment area to discuss! Watch food will sort out the traditional customs for you every day, welcome everyone to pay attention, like and comment, thank you for watching, we will see you tomorrow!
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