What are the customs in Weihai, Shandong?

1, fishermen's day, a traditional custom formed in fishermen's long-term production and life. Often carry out activities such as opening the light, worshiping the Dragon King, worshiping the sea god, holding the boat, diving and dancing. Fishermen hope to pray for Poseidon's blessing in this way, go to sea safely and have a good harvest of fish and shrimp.

2. Grain Rain worships the sea to pray for blessings, warm water in spring, and hundreds of fish come ashore. After a winter's rest, fishermen began to fish with the whole net. In order to wish a bumper harvest, the most important thing is to pray for peace. People made a pious sacrifice to Poseidon and held a grand ceremony, which became the fishermen's carnival.

3. Paper-cutting, fish, shrimp and crabs in the sea, fishermen's life and work at sea are vivid, forming a unique "seafood paper-cutting" in Weihai.

4. Rushan Yangko is a traditional folk dance with strong local characteristics. Together with Haiyang Yangko, Jiaozhou Yangko and Shanghe Guzi Yangko, it is called the four major Yangko in Shandong.

5. The new boat is the crowning touch. After the new ship is built, only draw eyes, not eyes. In other words, there is a big black eye on the side and a big white circle in the middle. Before launching, the owner asked someone to choose the auspicious day of the zodiac. At that time, firecrackers will be ringing, gongs and drums will be loud, and the shipowner will personally make the finishing touch for the new ship.