"Binyang County Cannon Dragon Festival: The Intersection of Culture and the Rule of Law".
Introduction: A shocking incident occurred at the Cannon Dragon Festival in Binyang County, Nanning, Guangxi, where a man holding a child was intercepted and beaten by members of the dragon guard team for pulling a dragon's beard. This scene was filmed as ** widely disseminated, causing widespread concern and controversy in the society.
Local customs: The Cannon Dragon Festival is one of the traditional folk activities in Binyang County, and the worship and respect for dragons has deep roots in the local culture. It is reported that according to local customs, spectators can touch the dragon's whiskers, but pulling the dragon's whiskers is strictly forbidden. Pulling the dragon's whiskers may cause the dragon's whiskers to break, so it is considered disrespectful to traditional culture.
Incident:** shows a man with a child desperately approaching the dragon and trying to pull the dragon's whiskers. The dragon guards immediately intervened to stop him and dragged the man aside. The ensuing actions went beyond what was necessary to stop the man, and the man was still holding the child in his hands.
Netizen reaction: After the incident, a heated discussion was sparked on social media. Some people believe that the behavior of the dragon guards is a serious violation of the law and should not be used to hit people; Others argue that the man's insistence on pulling the dragon's whiskers is a violation of local custom and should be warned.
Disagreement and Reflections:
In this incident, the professionalism of the dragon guards was recognized, and they stopped the man's irregularities in time and protected the integrity of the cannon dragon. The problem lies in the means to stop it. Dragging the man away from the scene was sufficient to prevent further interference, and the punching and kicking were not only excessive, but also involved legal liability.
In the maintenance of traditional culture, attention should also be paid to acting in a society governed by the rule of law. As cultural inheritors, dragon guards should receive relevant training and clarify their bottom line when maintaining the order of traditional activities. When participating in these activities, the audience should also respect the local cultural traditions and avoid unreasonable disturbance of customs.
Conclusion: The incident of the Cannon Dragon Festival reflects the intersection of culture and the rule of law, the conflict between tradition and modernity. In the context of cultural inheritance, we also need to deal with disputes within the framework of the rule of law, and treat different points of view in a calm and rational manner. It is only on the basis of equality and respect that cultural prosperity and social harmony can be achieved.