How did Chaoshan drag the gods?

Chaoshan dragging the gods is the origin of Chaoshan people carrying the gods to the temple for parade in festive festivals such as Lantern Festival.

There is a proverb in Chaoshan: the salt stove god owes delay. It is said that once upon a time there was a man who went out to do business in Yanzao Township, Chenghai County. Before he left, he took a sacrifice to the temple to test his future and got a lucky sign. So he left happily and came back at a loss. In a rage, the man pushed the idol to the ground, still not feeling wronged, dragging it around the ground with a rope.

After that, he went out to do business again, but he came back and made money. When people heard the news, they all followed suit and took pleasure in dragging their spirits. Over time, you will do as the Romans do.

Tuoshen idol

God is a doll based on ancient mythological figures, such as clairaudient, clairvoyant, Nezha, three princes and so on. God dolls (also known as gods, generals, Haidi, prodigies, gods, big fairy figurines, big fairy dolls, etc. ).

According to its shape, the giant god is one of the indispensable leaders of local gods and temple fairs in Fujian and Taiwan. They usually travel or enter the temple with the help of Beiguan or gongs and drums, as long as they are around the local temple or temple fair. Yilan County, Luzhou District of New Taipei City and Daxi District of Taoyuan City are the most prosperous.