Zhoushan Archipelago, located in the eastern waters of China, is the country’s largest archipelago. With abundant water sources, a unique water-fetching tradition called “Carrying the Well Maiden” has developed among the locals, making it one of the most distinctive and mysterious customs in the region. The tradition of Carrying the Well Maiden originated from folk […]
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The Well Deity, known as Jing Shen in Chinese folklore, is one of the deities worshipped in traditional beliefs. According to the “Baihu Tong·Wu Si” (White Tiger Register of Five Sacrifices), the five deities include Door, Gate, Well, Stove, and Earth, collectively referred to as the household deities. People have been practicing rituals for these
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Shu Hai, also known as “Vertical Boar,” is one of the mythical figures in ancient Chinese legends, renowned for his expertise in measurement and calculation. According to various texts such as the “Shan Hai Jing” (Classic of Mountains and Seas), Shu Hai possesses a human body with a pig’s head and wings. Commissioned by the
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“Jiao” is an ancient Chinese wine vessel that originated and developed during the pre-Qin period, used for pouring and serving wine. Similar in form to a “Jue,” it lacks a pouring spout and a column. Initially a common wine-serving vessel, it was intended for use by lower-ranking nobility. The excavation and preservation of “Jiao” artifacts
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Yezixi Play, also known as “Leaf Cards” or “Yezi Ge,” is an ancient Chinese card game that dates back to the Tang Dynasty. After centuries of development, it gradually became a popular form of entertainment. Yezi Ge is an ancient Chinese card game, similar to “Sheng Guan Tu,” played with dice. Its origin can be traced
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“Yandaodouhu,” also known as “Salt Pile Tiger Dance” or “Tiger Fighting,” derives its name from choreographing a set of dance movements imitating the actions of a tiger, such as pouncing, leaping, biting, cutting, rushing, and slapping. Each tiger is portrayed by two performers, while four heroic figures lead the tigers in a dance performance within
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The Bench Dragon, originating in the Heluo region, is a traditional folk activity widely observed during the annual festivities in various provinces and cities in southern China. This Lantern Festival custom has been practiced for several centuries. In particular, it has become a significant folk event in Fujian, embodying profound regional culture. Villagers connect bench
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Purification Ritual（祓禊fú xì）, originating from ancient religious ceremonies, is a traditional folk activity in China aimed at dispelling ominous forces and seeking happiness. Celebrated on the third day of the third lunar month each year, people gather by rivers and lakes to conduct worship ceremonies and participate in various folk activities to pray for health,
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A “Memorial Tablet” is referred to as a “spirit tablet,” “ancestral tablet,” or “ancestor tablet” in English. It is a wooden or paper plaque on which the names of deities, ancestors, or other revered figures are written or carved. These tablets symbolize the presence of the deity or ancestor and are used for ritualistic ceremonies.
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Red sugar glutinous rice cakes, the name of this traditional delicacy, is not just synonymous with a dessert for many; it is also a symbol of deep cultural heritage and hometown sentiments. With its unique taste, rich nutrition, and profound historical and cultural connotations, it has become a widely beloved traditional snack in Southern China,
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