What does the flood in Chaozhou dialect mean?

Floating and waterlogging is a traditional folk activity in Chaoshan area, which refers to the time when people put boats and bamboo rafts on the water surface of rivers and lakes, singing and dancing, playing games and entertaining. The flood activity originated from the ancient civilization of China, and it is a traditional custom for people to worship their ancestors and sweep graves. Flood has a long history and is an indispensable cultural heritage of South Guangdong. Nowadays, the activity of drifting and waterlogging has become an important cultural brand and tourism resource in Chaoshan area.

There are various forms of floating and waterlogging activities in Chaoshan area, such as floating and waterlogging by boat, treading on water, competing with each other and watching snipes. The most interesting part of the flood disaster is the competition. There are many awards in the competition, including racing prize and viewing prize. Participants in the competition are holding drums, hammers, gongs and other musical instruments to refuel on the boat and cheer for their own fleet. After the game, the winning team will receive generous bonuses and gifts. The audience can also feel the festive atmosphere and the unique charm of Chaoshan culture in this activity.

Modern floods not only have traditional cultural activities, but also add some modern elements. For example, modern floods have a special link, that is, Chaozhou culture display. The contents of the exhibition include Chaozhou traditional diet, solar terms customs, handicrafts and so on. Such innovations and changes make the activities of floating and waterlogging more attractive. At the same time, this activity also promoted the promotion of tourism resources in the Pearl River Delta region, promoted the local economic development, and promoted the inheritance and innovation of traditional culture. It is believed that in the future, Chaozhou's flood control and waterlogging elimination activities will be more prosperous, and this folk tradition will be protected and carried forward with the joint efforts of local people.