Huangjiang Village, a small village named after the abundance of yellow oranges, is tucked away among the mountains. The houses here are simple but full of charm, as if every brick and tile records a long history. The Spring Festival, for the villagers of Huangjiang Village, is not only a festival, but also a manifestation of tradition and emotion.
Entering the wax moon, Huangjiang Village began to immerse itself in the atmosphere of the New Year. Men and women of all ages in the village are busy preparing for the upcoming New Year. The ritual of sacrificing the stove on the 23rd day of the lunar month is the first important event before the Chinese New Year, and every household will put offerings in front of the stove to pray that the king of the stove will say good things to heaven and keep the lower world safe. On this day, the air in the village is filled with a mysterious and solemn atmosphere, and at the same time, you can vaguely smell the aroma of Huangjiang Village's special food, which is emitted by the various delicacies that the villagers are preparing for the festival.
As the Spring Festival approaches, Huangjiang Village becomes more lively, and every household is busy making New Year's goods. Kill the pig and make bacon. The villagers also make a variety of delicious pastries from the grain they grow. In particular, Huangjiang Village's stuffed tofu, fried fluffy and fried rice became indispensable delicacies during the festival. Stuffed tofu is golden in color and full of aroma, and every bite is a perfect blend of the sweetness of tofu and the salty aroma of meat filling; Fried fluffy, on the other hand, won the love of the villagers with its golden crispy egg flour crust and soft inner meatballs. Deep-fried rice is a children's favorite. These delicacies not only enrich the festive table, but also carry the profound culture and tradition of Huangjiang Village.
In addition to making food, cleaning is also an essential part of the pre-Chinese New Year. The villagers believe that the new year has a new atmosphere, and they should sweep away the dust and bad luck of the old year, and every household will clean the house, and then paste brand new Spring Festival couplets and New Year pictures on the door to add a festive atmosphere to the house.
On the day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, Huangjiang Village is even more lively. The villagers woke up early and began to prepare for the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. The Chinese New Year's Eve Dinner is full of dishes, including Huangjiang Village's specialties – stuffed tofu, fried fluffy and fried rice. These delicacies are not only delicious, but also symbolize reunion and happiness. At the dinner table, the villagers toasted each other and expressed their best wishes for the New Year.
After the Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, the night activities in Huangjiang Village are even more exciting. The villagers will sit around to celebrate the New Year, sing mountain songs, dance, guess lantern riddles, etc., these activities not only enrich the cultural life of the villagers, but also strengthen the friendship between each other. When the New Year's bell rings, the entire Huangjiang Village will boil, and the sound of firecrackers and laughter will come and go, forming a beautiful picture.
At the beginning of the Lunar New Year, villagers will greet each other for the New Year, which is not only a traditional etiquette, but also an important way to deepen their relationship. During the New Year's greetings, the villagers will also share their home-made delicacies with each other, making the festive atmosphere even stronger.
In addition, Huangjiang Village also has a special traditional activity - dragon and lion dance. The young people of the village will form a dragon and lion dance team, dancing the dragon and lion to the sound of gongs and drums through the village, driving away evil spirits and praying for peace and good luck for the villagers. In the dragon and lion dance team, Huangjiang Village's special food is also indispensable, and the villagers will combine food with performances to make the event more lively and interesting.
During the Spring Festival, Huangjiang Village will also hold a grand garden tour. There are various games such as tug-of-war, ring rings and drumming and passing flowers, as well as a variety of food stalls, game stalls, and handicraft stalls that attract many villagers. Here, you can taste a variety of special foods in Huangjiang Village. These delicacies are not only delicious, but also a reflection of the profound culture of Huangjiang Village.
In this way, in Huangjiang Village, a small mountain village famous for its yellow oranges, the Spring Festival customs have been well inherited and carried forward. The villagers celebrate the arrival of the New Year in their own way, and also express their yearning and pursuit of a better life. Among these traditions and customs, the special food of Huangjiang Village is undoubtedly the most eye-catching scenery. They not only enrich the festive table, but also make this small mountain village more beautiful and harmonious.