What are the characteristics of Sansha Town in Xiapu?

In the history of Sansha villagers, there is a tradition of building houses with stones and strips. Many houses are made of stone from the wall base to the wall, and the platforms and roofs are covered with feldspar strips. The whole house is real stone.

Sansha people have great respect for fishing boats. Fishing boats must wear red clothes when they return to Hong Kong years ago. Except the flag, every important part of the fishing boat should be decorated. The bow is labeled with the word "Fu", the eye of the ship is labeled with the color of dzi, the main mast is labeled with "Air supply for profit", the stern is labeled with "Ocean going out", and the rudder surface is labeled with "Commander of hosts". The Narcissus Gate (the door on both sides of the ship for goods to enter and exit) should be inserted with branches tied with red lines to ward off evil spirits. Although fishing boats are gradually equipped with modern equipment, the custom that originated from wooden sailboats has been passed down.

Like the coastal people in southern Fujian, the "God" that Sansha fishermen worship most is Mazu, the goddess of the sea. In addition to the Tianhou Palace dedicated to Mazu, Sansha also has Guandi Temple and Jiushi Palace (dedicated to King Guangli).

On the Lantern Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival, winter solstice and other major folk festivals, Sansha people behave exactly like Minnan people. On July 29th of the lunar calendar, Sansha people will go to Purdue, which is also a typical southern Fujian custom. There is no other place in Xiapu County except Sansha.