What does the ceremony of offering water mean?

The water delivery ceremony is a traditional ceremony held by local residents in Maotai Town during the Dragon Boat Festival every year. The relevant contents are as follows:

1. At the water sacrifice ceremony, the residents of Maotai Town will gather at the Chishui River to offer various sacrifices, such as wine, incense, paper money and fruit. Light incense sticks, recite sacrificial ceremonies, and express respect and gratitude to Chishui River. The whole sacrificial activity is very solemn and sacred, and the atmosphere is very solemn.

Besides sacrificial activities, there are a series of cultural performances, such as dragon dancing, lion dancing, walking on stilts, etc. These performances are local traditional folk cultural performances in Maotai Town, which not only show the charm of local culture, but also express the residents' admiration and gratitude for Chishui River.

3. The ceremony of offering water is not only a respect and gratitude for the natural environment, but also the inheritance and protection of traditional culture. Through this activity, more people can know and understand the history and culture of Maotai Town and promote the development of local tourism. At the same time, through sacrificial activities, we can also strengthen the cohesion and sense of belonging among residents and build a harmonious society.

Knowledge about water delivery ceremony

1. According to historical records, the brewing industry in Maotai Town began in the Qin and Han Dynasties, and the origin of the water sacrifice ceremony can be traced back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Local residents believe that Chishui River is an important source of water for the brewing industry and a treasure trove of local geomantic omen. Therefore, a ceremony to sacrifice water is held every year to thank Chishui River for its nourishment and protection. This traditional activity has continued to this day and has a history of hundreds of years.

2. The ceremony of offering water is an important part of the traditional culture of Maotai Town, which has rich cultural connotations. The first water delivery ceremony showed the local residents' respect and gratitude for the natural environment. Chishui River not only provides high-quality water source for brewing industry, but also provides important water source for local residents' life and agricultural irrigation. Through the water delivery ceremony, residents expressed their admiration and gratitude for Chishui River.

3. The ceremony of offering water is not only the inheritance and protection of traditional culture, but also of practical significance. Through this activity, we can strengthen the cohesion and sense of belonging among residents and build a harmonious society. Secondly, water ceremony can promote the development of local tourism. During the Dragon Boat Festival every year, many tourists come to watch and participate in the water sacrifice ceremony, which brings important economic benefits to the local tourism industry.