Folk paper-cutting is a very common mass art in Shanxi. Paper-cutting is a folk art form rooted in the people, which is closely related to people's lives and adds color and joy to thousands of families. From generation to generation, a set of relatively complete and mature procedures has gradually formed in aesthetic significance and artistic expression.
2. Shanxi folk social fire
Folk social fire is a traditional folk self-entertainment activity in China during the Spring Festival on the first day of New Year's Day. It has a long history and originated from people's worship of land and fire in ancient times. Society, land god; Fire is the ancestor of fire and the legendary Vulcan. As a result, the custom of offering sacrifices to social fires has emerged among the people and has been handed down year after year.
3, prestige gongs and drums
The majestic gongs and drums originated in the Yao and Shun era and flourished in the Sui and Tang Dynasties. According to legend, Li Shimin, Emperor Taizong of Tang Dynasty, won a great victory with magnificent gongs and drums in the battle of Liu Wuzhou, which was later circulated among the people to celebrate ceremonies, gatherings, social fires, greet gods and ward off evil spirits.
Step 4 start a fire
Datong area is rich in coal resources, which is bound to have various connections with the local people's food, clothing, housing and transportation. Therefore, the role of coal has penetrated into the customs as early as ancient times, and it is a local custom to make a fire. On New Year's Eve, every household should build a tower in front of the courtyard with large pieces of coal, which is called Wanghuo, in order to be auspicious and congratulate the prosperity all year round.
Step 5 visit the Eight Immortals
Visiting the Eight Immortals is a unique folk activity of Datong, which began in the Ming Dynasty. On the eighth day of the first month of each year, local people gather in temples and Taoist temples to pray for health and peace in the coming year. There is a saying that "swimming in the Eight Immortals can cure all diseases". On the streets of Datong, the streets are full of rolling crowds, and citizens have gone out to feel the joy of the Spring Festival.