Shantou people's Spring Festival customs

During the Spring Festival, there will be gongs and drums marching through the streets, accompanied by a "national flag" parade to celebrate the Spring Festival. Adults and children get together to watch the parade and listen to gongs and drums, which constitutes a unique scenery of Chaoshan Spring Festival.

Second, the performance of Chaozhou opera's Chaozhou music

Chaoju Chaole is also an indispensable part of Chaoshan New Year.

Third, solve the riddle on the lantern.

As the hometown of riddles, "Chenghai riddles" is listed in the list of China's intangible cultural heritage. In order to show the artistry and mass of Chenghai riddles, Chenghai District will continue to hold "riddles square" this year. Bringing traditional lantern riddles back to the life of Chaoshan people can not only protect the intangible cultural heritage of the country, but also make people approach, feel and return to tradition.

Fourth, the eighth day of the first month, "Saida Pig"

Dozens of big pigs filled the riverbank of Yuepu Village in Shantou. These big pigs were held high by the villagers with special wooden frames, and their cracked mouths contained pomegranates or oranges, which meant many children and good luck. Pigs wear big red flowers on their backs, and many owners put earrings on them. Some big pigs also carry a lamb, commonly known as "full pigs and full sheep."

The annual "Big Pig Race" is to compare whose pig is the strongest and pray for good luck this year.

Fifth, animal dance celebrates the spring.

Chenghai folk props dance is widely popular. Performers often imitate animal shapes, arrange vivid dance movements, sing and dance, and perform with folk activities, which has become a unique chapter of intangible cultural heritage. There are mainly dragon and phoenix dances, unicorn dances, lion dances, fish dances and other folk animal dances.

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