can a whip become a dance? Pucheng county has such a unique skill. It is said that this was left by Zhang Fei, a fierce general in the Three Kingdoms period. The locals called it "Zhang Fei Whip", also known as "God Whip".
when it comes to the "magic whip", there is a legend.
According to the old people in the county, the "magic whip" came into being during the Three Kingdoms period (Pucheng was under the jurisdiction of Wei at that time). At that time, there was a grand temple in Ningjia Village, Qian Yi 'an, pucheng county, with a triple hall, which was very spectacular and the incense was extremely strong.
One winter, there were ghosts in the temple. From time to time, people in the village were too scared to go out, and there were naturally fewer incense in the temple. When Wei and Shu were at war, Zhang Fei, the general of Shu, was stationed here. He laughed when he heard the news: "I look like this, but ghosts are worried!" Zhang Fei rode into the temple alone to find out, and the villagers followed him with trepidation.
the temple is eerie. On a whim, Zhang Fei waved his whip and hit the triple hall from outside the temple. The whip stood red everywhere, and it was accompanied by tragic mourning. Everyone in the village said that it was a ghost screaming in pain! The ghost was beaten away, and the temple resumed its former lively scene.
The villagers were all impressed by Zhang's bravery when he was flying the whip, and they all learned from the teacher. Zhang Fei taught the villagers all the tricks of the whip without reservation. At that time, mulberry was widely planted in the village. The villagers used their own green hemp to imitate Zhang Fei's whip and made it into a "Zhang Fei's whip" to keep fit and fight.
Over time, the "magic whip" began to be used for offering sacrifices to clear the way, so as to exorcise evil spirits, fight ghosts and announce peace. At the same time, it gradually developed into a folk performing art..
It is understood that the production of "Magic Whip" is very particular. The whip handle is wooden, nearly 3 feet long; The whip body is braided from pure hemp, about 5 feet long; The whip tip is made of raw silk and dyed red, which makes a crisp sound when exposed to wind energy. With the whip in hand, the dance "crackles", and its sound and potential are extremely powerful.
When playing the "magic whip", it is important to whip the stick and whip the stick. The stick is extremely tough ash wood, painted black and red, also known as Ruyi Golden Hoop. Whip a line, dance with a stick for several times, the sound of ups and downs reverberates, and you will be whipped when you are tied. This is the basic requirement of the performance of "God Whip". The speed and intensity of the change of sticks and whips are dizzying, just like Ma Benteng, surging and spectacular. The crisp sound is as wonderful as thunder.
There are many moves of "Divine Whip", and some routines of Xiaohong Boxing run through it from beginning to end. The whole performance embodies the words fast, accurate, beautiful, loud and lively, and its requirements are very strict. For example, when whipping a stick, one person crouches half-way, standing in front of him with both hands holding the stick, and one person slams the stick at a high speed with the whip, but when listening to the "crackling" sound, the whipping place is only an inch away from the hand and impartial, and people's hearts are pounding!
In the past, on the 15th day of the first month every year, the "Divine Whip" team would make a majestic appearance.
According to folklore, Lord Chenghuang was born on the 15th day of the first month. On this day, everyone will "lift the grandfather (that is, the city god)" to patrol the county for peace. At this time, all the four townships and eight towns will enter the city, showing their unique skills. Those who play social fire will play social fire and lift the core, while the "God Whip" team will play the "head array" and "sound gongs to clear the way".
The abbot waved his long whip, and it crackled, imposing and imposing, and all the onlookers were driven to both sides.
The "Magic Whip" lineup requires a large number of people, and the more performers, the better. The more people there are, the more orderly they are, and the more they can reflect the power, rigidity and atmosphere of the "God Whip". He said that Pucheng's "magic whip" is a "unique skill of China" hidden among the people. If it can be well developed and utilized, its "magic power" is no less than Ansai waist drum.
There are many routines of the "magic whip", but the inheritance of this folk art is mostly oral, not written. "Country people" who have no culture have created splendid culture, but they are faced with the crisis of inheritance because they have no culture.
Qin Zi Hu Guoqing