Southern FujianFolkloreCultureInRuralConsumption plays an important role. InChinese New YearPeriod,Hokkien peopleSpecial attention is paid to welcoming the gods and worshipping, which is one of their main activities. The scene of the fairy patrol is very spectacular, the gongs and drums are noisy, the firecrackers are ringing in unison, the red flag is displayed, and the crowd is crowded. This activity is not only a manifestation of religious beliefs, but also a pullRuralWays of spending.
The gods and goddesses enshrined in various parts of southern Fujian are different, thus deriving their own characteristicsFolkloreTopic. For example, Xiamen is based on the theme of "sending the king ship", andQuanzhouand Zhangzhou is based on the theme of "Immortal Patrol". These activities have a long history, yesIn the same veinTarget. Xiamen's "Sending the King Ship" ceremony dates back more than 500 yearsQuanzhouThe "Immortal Patrol" has a history of more than 1,000 years.
Xiamen's "Sending the King Boat" event is generally held once every three to four years, and the ceremony is held on a certain day in a fixed lunar month through the throwing of baskets. The materials used to make the kingship areFirand paper, after the prince is invited to the king's ship, the ship will be loaded with firewood, rice, oil, salt and other supplies, and burned on the seashore. Sacrifices to local gods and goddesses in the Quanzhang area are a daily practice, and more solemn sacrifices are carried out on special days. QuanzhouAnxi's "Guangze Zunwang" and "Shimizu PatriarchAn example of this is the Border Parade, which is held every year before the 15th day of the first lunar month, and every household sends people to invite the gods out to parade and receive worship from the devotees of the village.
InHokkien peopleIn the customs, they will be based on the principle of frugality, and may live relatively simple in their usual meals. But when it came time to make sacrifices to the gods, they did not hesitate to offer the best offerings. Especially in the coldChinese New YearSeasonally, people spend most of their time hiding under the covers and reluctant to leave their beds. But thousands of believers were able to get up at 3 a.m. and walk dozens of kilometers on foot with the parade. This is a custom that has been passed down extensivelyCultureA large consumer group has been formed.
The patrol activities in southern Fujian are not only to worship the gods, but also to become an opportunity for people to communicate and share. InQuanzhouWhen Anxi Jingu Village undertook the "Guangze Zunwang" patrol activity, the number of participants reported was 20,000, but the actual number of participants exceeded 30,000. The whole village was deserted and the scene was spectacular. In order to make such an event go smoothly, the local villagers not only have to invite the troupe to sing, but also prepare a guard of honor, offerings, etc. The cost of the whole event reached at least 1 million yuan. Similarly, Anxi Jingu Village is only southern FujianFolkloreCultureA microcosm of the neighboring town of Penglai".Shimizu Patriarch"Compared with the patrol activities, the scale and form are also comparable.
Such an event can make every household actively participate and be willing to pay for it, except for southern FujianFolkloreCulture, almost nothing else. In addition to bringing people a special form of entertainment, they are also a manifestation of devotion and belief in the gods. This kind of specialCultureThe atmosphere makes southern FujianChinese New YearThe temple fair is more lively, and the flavor of the year is strongerNostalgiaDeeper.
Southern FujianFolkloreCultureThe charm lies not only in its consumption-driven role, but also in its unique New Year's flavor and simplicityNostalgia
In the southern Fujian region,Chinese New YearIt is the most important festival of the year and the coldest season. People hide under the covers to enjoy the warmth, but forHokkien peopleto say,Chinese New YearThe meaning goes far beyond comfort and warmth. They are willing to wake up at 3 a.m. and follow the parade on foot, and the cold doesn't stop them from participating in this annual event. This spontaneous belief and enthusiasm makes people sighHokkien peopleof piety and dedication.
Southern FujianFolkloreCultureThe charm also lies in its strong New Year's flavor. From welcoming the gods to worshipping, from patrolling to feastingHokkien peopleInChinese New YearDuring the period, the enthusiasm and hearts of every family were vividly expressed. On this special occasion, they will prepare a sumptuous table of dishes for themselves to feast on family and friends. At the feast, people come together to share food and celebrate the festival together. This kind of reunion atmosphere and warm scene makes people sigh that the years are uneven and the family affection is not extinguished.
In addition, southern FujianFolkloreCultureThe charm also lies in its simplicityNostalgia。In the fairy patrol activity, both participants and spectators can feel the deep friendship between the villagers. It is a spirit of mutual support and celebration. Young and old, rich and poor, they can all be found in the patrol activitiesA sense of belongingand the connection with each other. This kindNostalgiaCohesion and cohesion have made the southern Fujian region form a warm and powerful community.
Southern FujianFolkloreCultureIt is unique because it maintains the continuity of history and the characteristics of the region in the inheritance.
Southern FujianFolkloreCultureIt has a long history, dating back hundreds or even thousands of years. These activities condense the wisdom and experience of countless generations and are passed down from generation to generation. For example, Xiamen's "Sending the King Boat" activity has a history of more than 500 yearsQuanzhouThe "Immortal Patrol" activity has exceeded 1,000 years. This long-standing history is not only a kind of inheritance of faith, but also a respect and cherishment of history.
At the same time, the southern Fujian regionFolkloreCultureIt also has regional characteristics. The gods and goddesses enshrined in each place are different, thus forming their own characteristicsFolkloreTopic. For example, Xiamen's "Sending the King Ship" is to send the generationSkyscannerThe prince of the hunt, whileQuanzhouThe "Immortal Patrol" includes King GuangzeShimizu Patriarch, Guan Digong and many other immortals. Each region is known for its own specialties and traditional activities, which makes southern FujianFolkloreCultureMore diverse and abundant.
To sum up, southern FujianFolkloreCultureThe role of piety and consumption-driven has established a unique position for it in the country. Whether it is in greeting the gods and worshipping, or in patrolling and feastingHokkien peopleAll showed admirable faith and enthusiasm. At the same time, southern FujianFolkloreCultureIt is also a kind of immersion and feelingNostalgiaand ways to reunite forces. Southern FujianFolkloreCultureThe historical continuity and regional characteristics make it uniqueCultureLandscape.