What are the customs in Shanxi?

Shanxi is a province with a long history in China, with rich cultural background and unique customs. The following are some customs about Shanxi:

1. Worship the gods: Shanxi people's tradition of worshipping and praying for the gods is very important. On the second day of the first lunar month every year, people will go to temples or shrines to burn incense, offer flowers and pray for peace and good luck. The following picture shows the scene of Shanxi people worshiping God:

2. Temple Fair: Every festival or temple fair, towns and villages in Shanxi will hold grand temple fairs. This is a good opportunity for people to communicate with each other, shop and enjoy traditional food. The following picture shows the lively scene of Shanxi Temple Fair:

3. Lion Dance: Lion Dance is one of the traditional folk art performances in Shanxi. People will perform lion dances during the Spring Festival and pray for good harvest and good luck in the coming year. The lion dance team will shuttle through villages and streets, bringing people a happy and festive atmosphere. The following picture shows the lion dance performance of Shanxi people:

4. Dragon Boat Race: During the Dragon Boat Festival, Shanxi people will hold a dragon boat race to commemorate the ancient poet Qu Yuan. People will organize dragon boat races, and there will be traditional activities such as dragon boat performances and lion dances. The picture below shows the scene of Shanxi people racing dragon boats:

5. Wine culture: Shanxi is famous for its wine-making technology and wine culture has a long history. People like to taste Shanxi liquor, such as Fenjiu and sugar liquor. On important occasions or festivals, people will invite relatives and friends to drink together to express their friendship and blessings. The following picture shows the white wine in Shanxi:

These customs not only reflect Shanxi people's love and inheritance of traditional culture, but also show Shanxi's colorful folk customs. Whether praying in a temple or watching an art performance at a temple fair, Shanxi people can feel a strong festive atmosphere and local flavor.