In the southern region, an ancient and mysterious festival is popular, the Burning Tower Festival. When did the festival originate and how did it come about?
According to historical records, the origin of the Burning Tower Festival can be traced back to the ancient farming culture. The terrain of the southern region is complex, with mountains, hills, plains and other terrains coexisting, and agricultural life is relatively scattered. In ancient times, farmers often held various rituals in order to pray for good weather and abundant harvests. And the Burning Tower Festival was gradually formed in this context.
On the day of the tower burning festival, a tall tower is built out of bricks and earth in the open area of the village. This pagoda not only represents the abundance and affluence of the farming culture, but also the reverence for nature and the prayer to the gods. During the construction process, the villagers will spontaneously participate in the construction of this sacred structure.
When the tower is built, a fire is lit under the tower. The firelight illuminates the whole village and warms the hearts of the people. At this time, villagers sit around the fire and share food and joy together. In the laughter, everyone talked about the joy of the harvest and the hope for the future. At the same time, some traditional folk activities will also be held at this time, such as dragon and lion dances, gongs and drums, etc., to make the whole festival atmosphere even stronger.
In addition to the material harvest, the Burning Tower Festival also carries people's spiritual sustenance. In ancient societies, people were both in awe and dependent on the forces of nature. They believe that only by living in harmony with nature can one achieve a good harvest and happiness. Therefore, on the day of the Burning Pagoda Festival, people not only pray to the gods for a good harvest, but also reflect on their actions to ensure a more harmonious relationship with nature.
With the passage of time, the Burning Tower Festival gradually evolved into a regional folk activity. There are slight differences in form and content in different regions, but they all carry people's desire for a good harvest and happiness. Today, this folk activity has been included in the national list of intangible cultural heritage, and has been better protected and inherited.
Through the above**, we can understand that the burning tower festival in the southern region originated from the ancient farming culture, and it is a kind of sacrificial activity held by people in order to pray for good weather and abundant grains. With the passage of time, the festival has gradually evolved into a regional folk culture and has become a unique cultural symbol in the southern region. Today, we should cherish and inherit this intangible cultural heritage even more, so that it can shine more brilliantly in the new era.