In order to carry forward the traditional culture of the Chinese nation and promote the development of cultural tourism industry, on October 23, the 2023 Chongyang Ascending Cultural and Art Activity in Yungang District, Datong City, hosted by the Yungang District Party Committee and the District People's Government of Datong City and jointly undertaken by the Publicity Department of the District Party Committee, the District Federation of Trade Unions, the District Cultural and Tourism Bureau and Gaoshan Town, was successfully held.
At 9:30 a.m., in the square in front of Jiaoshan Longyou Temple in Gaoshan Town, a grand "Inspiring Yungang" majestic gong and drum performance will officially kick off the launching ceremony.
With the theme of "High Mountain Scenery and Beautiful Yungang", this event is divided into two modules: climbing to pray for blessings and ancient town rhyme, and there are 3 venues in Longyou Temple, Jiaoshan Temple and Gaoshan Ancient City. After the launching ceremony, tourists took the old and young to step on the autumn and enjoy the autumn, everyone set off from the Longyou Temple Square, passed the main gate of Jiaoshan Grotto Temple, enjoyed the blessing ceremony full of Northern Wei characteristics, and crossed 108 steps to Jiaoshan Temple, where tourists climbed high and looked far away. Then cross the back mountain and finally reach the end point of Sanqingguan. On the 2-kilometer-long climbing route, actors dressed in traditional costumes frequently interact with tourists to take photos, allowing visitors to experience traditional festivals and customs in an immersive way. In addition, the organizer also prepared free dogwood sachets for visitors, so that everyone can feel the strong atmosphere of the Chongyang Festival.
In the ancient city of Gaoshan City, the wedding culture of the Republic of China, the pure charm of Shanxi folk songs, the rough and bold Menghan Market, the red classic revolutionary songs... Through the wonderful interpretation of modern people, it has been given new life and vitality. Tourists are bustling with tourists to enjoy the ancient city style, ancient courtyard scenery, customs and culture, and experience the unique charm of the mountains.
The event is not only a festive cultural celebration, but also a gathering of people to share joy. It is understood that Yungang District Chongyang ascending cultural and artistic activities were held for the first time in 2018, after five years of precipitation and development, the scale and influence of the event have achieved a qualitative leap, has become one of the influential brand festivals in Yungang District and even Datong City, through a variety of cultural activities, let the general public personally experience Chinese traditional folk culture, feel the charm of excellent traditional culture.
Author: Ma Pei
Editor: Pang Mingwang
Reviewed: Guo Zhanjun