I have lived by the canal for 10 years, and I feel the grandeur of the canal opening festival for the first time!
In the morning, the theatrical performance and the leader's speech opened the curtain of the canal opening festival. On the same day, the 5A-level scenic spot of the Grand Canal Cultural Tourism Scenic Area was officially unveiled. Since then, there is finally the first 5A-level tourist attraction in the east of Beijing.
Immediately afterwards, there was a live performance of "Opening Ceremony".
Many customs and rituals of the year were shown through performances, so that those of us who don't know much about history have a little understanding of the Kaicao Festival.
"The river ice is like the sky when the ice is first resolved, and the first boat comes from the south. "The festival is actually a groundbreaking ceremony for canal boatmen, in which they pray for good weather and good weather. At this time, the canal along the canal is already red and willow green, and one by one the boats are launched, opening the life of the canal.
On today's North Canal, there are no boatmen and freighters coming from south to north, but with the development of the cultural tourism industry, all kinds of cruise ships have been opened for tourists to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the riverside.
The dragon and lion dance performance at Caoyun Wharf made the atmosphere warm.
At the same time, with the opening of the Kaicao Festival, the canal drama has also kicked off, and the experience activities of more than 20 characteristic intangible cultural heritage projects in cities along the canal will be opened in Beijing.