What is the traditional culture of Zhoucun?

Zhoucun is rich in traditional culture, which can be perfectly reflected in its colorful traditional customs and traditional handicrafts.

1. Zhoucun Core is a unique artistic variety. From the Tang and Song Dynasties to the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the commercial scale of Zhoucun grew day by day, and businessmen from all over the country and some Southeast Asian countries came here to trade, which brought cultural exchanges and development. Various temple fairs also came into being. Because there are many audiences, the tall ones can enjoy themselves, and the short ones can't stand far. In order to solve this problem, the forms of performance programs such as "walking on stilts" have gradually appeared, and some large-scale performance programs have also built people's platforms on which actors stand to perform. It can be seen from a distance that the core began to form and develop at this time.

Core is a comprehensive art organization that displays Zhoucun silk, spreads folk culture and promotes commercial activities. The core is actually performed by 16 people (8 people in a class) in turn on a decorative stage with makeup actors modeling and performance. The main contents of the performance are drama stories and folklore, such as The West Chamber, Lu Bu and The Story Of Diu Sim, Luo Cheng Selling Wool, Crossing the Sea with Eight Immortals, Drunkenness of the Imperial Lady and so on. The actors wore heavy makeup and performed in the sky, which was very thrilling and vivid.

2. Zhoucun is the birthplace of Zhongyuan Lantern, one of the three headlight systems in China. It is famous for its exquisite production, exquisite craftsmanship and wide variety.

Zhoucun Lantern Festival began in Qin and Han Dynasties, flourished in Tang and Song Dynasties and flourished in Ming and Qing Dynasties. At first, in order to celebrate traditional festivals, express their inner joy at harvest and hope for a better life in the future, people in Zhoucun had the custom of hanging lanterns. Later, with the prosperity of Zhoucun's commerce, merchants gathered in the ancient commercial district centered on Main Street, Xiushui Street and Yinzishi Street. In order to show their strength, every firm pays experts to tie lanterns in the first month of each year and make lanterns with complicated techniques. By then, the sky will cover the commercial streets, lanterns will be hung high and brightly lit, just like the streets in the sky, which will be spectacular and become a unique scenery in the country.

Third, the opening of the market.

Zhoucun area was once an important town of handicraft industry and commerce in ancient times, and later developed into an important commercial port in northern China, the birthplace of the Northern Silk Road.

The prosperous market promotes the formation of a unique business culture. During the opening of Gong Ming, people dressed in costumes in the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China will perform a grand and festive scene of beating gongs and drums and announcing the opening of Zhoucun Ancient Mall. Through this activity, visitors can learn about the commercial activities and profound cultural integrity of Zhoucun Ancient Mall.

Fourth, grandma Taishan bless. Grandma Taishan is a special god worshipped by the northern people. It is said that Grandma Tai 'an, that is, a native of Shanzhou. With the blessing of Grandma Tai 'an, she will live a healthy and safe year. During the festival, at a fixed time every day, the core team of "Grandma Taishan" will parade in the streets and drop golden flowers and red envelopes to have fun with the people.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) solves the riddle on the lantern. Lantern riddles are an inseparable part of our national culture. China's riddles have a long history, with a history of more than 3,000 years. As early as before the Western Zhou Dynasty, when the productivity was still very low, the linguistic phenomenon of riddles appeared, that is, songs with metaphorical and suggestive nature, such as an idyll popular in Shang Dynasty, "A woman is carrying a basket, which is not true. Stone (Guixian) sheep, bloodless. "It uses the sophistry of folk riddles. A young man and a young woman on the pasture, the woman is holding a basket, and the man is shearing the wool one by one. Nothing is real, and no blood is just right. The whole pastoral poem is very impressive, full of scenes, enthusiasm, meaning and poetry, without losing contradictory sophistry and interesting mystery. The lantern riddles in Zhoucun ancient shopping mall show distinctive lanterns and colorful riddles that appeal to both refined and popular tastes. In the bustling crowd, you can enjoy the brilliant scenes of "the flower market is brightly lit as day" and "the fire tree and silver flowers are dazzling".

Sixth, watch local operas.

There is a wonderful flower in China's Hundred Gardens of Literature and Art, which is the only drama in China-Wuyin Opera.

Speaking of pentatonic drama, it also has an indissoluble bond with Zhoucun, which is a hotbed of pentatonic drama. Wuyin Opera, formerly known as "Zhougu Opera". Zhoucun is the performance place, base and birthplace of Zhougu Opera. The "Zhougu Opera" class represented by "Fresh Cherry" sang in Zhoucun and became popular on the Internet.

Cheng Laizhou Village, one of the four major Peking Opera artists in China, watched the performance of Fresh Cherry and greatly appreciated it. It is said that he also learned a trick from him (sleeve skill), and later sponsored a theater box to support him to record in Shanghai. "Zhougu Opera" was officially renamed as "Wuyin Opera".

Seven, shadow play. Shadow Play, commonly known as Lantern Shadow Play, is one of the oldest forms of drama in China. It originated in Chang 'an, the ancient capital of China, more than 1500 years ago, and is still widely circulated among the people in China. It is a unique artistic variety of China folk arts and crafts skillfully combined with traditional Chinese opera, and it is an indispensable and exquisite pearl in the Chinese national art palace.

Eight, train mice. You may have seen a lot of lion training and tiger training, but have you seen mouse training? It's really an eye-opener here. The mice that usually run around become docile and clever in the hands of artists. Under the constant urging of artists, the mice kept climbing along the "steel wire" made of thin rope, and also completed several difficult movements. Coupled with the humorous narration of the artist, the onlookers were overjoyed.

Nine, folk acrobatics. Zhoucun Dry Wharf Scenic Area has prepared various wonderful folk performances for tourists, such as blowing lanterns, qigong performances and acrobatics. Blowing the sky means blowing all kinds of suona with all kinds of blowing methods, which is amazing; Disc acrobatics uses all kinds of ordinary plates in life to perform refreshing acrobatics; Qigong performance is the real kung fu, and the expert's performance is amazing and should not be missed.

Of course, there are many more. I just ordered some famous ones. Culture is of course rich in local culture, and what is more delicate is the lifestyle and customs of local residents. These more detailed, we need to see, listen and feel quietly. . . I hope my answer is helpful to you and I hope it will be adopted.