Culture of Datong

Make a prosperous fire: Datong area is rich in coal resources, which is bound to have various connections with the local people's basic necessities, food, housing and transportation. Therefore, the role of coal has penetrated into the customs and folk customs as far back as ancient times, among which making a strong fire is a local custom. Every Spring Festival and New Year's Eve, large pieces of coal are used to build a tower in front of the courtyard door of every household, which is called a prosperous fire. It is for good luck and wishes for prosperity throughout the year. Wait until midnight, when the firecrackers are blasting, the fire will be lit. After being lit, flames spurt out from numerous small holes, resembling a floating figure, which is both cold-proof and spectacular. Adults and children gathered around the fire, some played games, and some set off firecrackers. All men, women and children came to warm themselves by the fire in order to "boost the sky." Usually, whose fire is bigger and more prosperous, the fire in that house is also more prosperous.

Visiting the Eight Immortals: Visiting the Eight Immortals is a unique folk activity in Datong. It began in the Ming Dynasty. Every year on the eighth day of the first lunar month, local families will gather in temples and Taoist temples to pray for good fortune in the coming year. Health and peace. There is a saying that "traveling to the Eight Immortals will cure all diseases". On the streets of Datong City, a steady flow of people filled the streets and alleys, and citizens went out of their homes to experience the joy of the Spring Festival. In the Huayan Temple and Yuantong Temple in the urban area, citizens who burned incense and worshiped Buddha to pray for a safe year came and went in an endless stream, crowding the temples. Datong Spring Festival Cultural Temple Fair

Time: The first month of each year

Introduction: The temple fair brings together various artistic performances such as Yangko, Er-person stage, gongs and drums, Sichuan opera, etc., and displays paper-cutting, clay sculptures, embroidery, jelly, etc. Folk or local handicrafts and specialty snacks.

Datong Yungang Culture and Art Festival

Time: August every year

Introduction: It mainly displays Chinese traditional religious culture and beautiful scenery beyond the Great Wall. The tourism festival includes activities such as display of scenic spots in northern Shanxi, performances of cultural and sports events, city exchanges, promotion of tourism and sightseeing, and investment promotion of Datong tourism projects.

Tang Dynasty Cao Naiqian