What do the customs and characteristics of Jinhua mean?

Jinhua is a famous historical and cultural city with rich local customs and characteristics. Among them, the most prominent is the custom of "officials and people celebrate together" in Jinhua. On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, that is, the Lantern Festival, Jinhua people will light lanterns, set off fireworks and hold various celebrations, including lantern shows, national dance performances and dragon boat races. This traditional activity has lasted for hundreds of years and is an important spiritual and cultural activity of Jinhua people.

Jinhua's food culture is also one of its unique customs. Jinhua's delicious food has a unique flavor and a wide variety, which embodies Jinhua's rich historical culture and regional characteristics. Jinhua ham is known as "the first ham in China" and has been a tribute to the court since ancient times. Jinhua beef jerky and Jinhua sugar paste are also local specialties. In addition to these traditional cuisines, there are also many creative cuisines in Jinhua today, which can let tourists appreciate the beauty of Jinhua's food culture.

Jinhua's traditional handicrafts are also local customs. Jinhua handicrafts are widely praised for their exquisite production and rich cultural connotation. Jinhua bamboo weaving, sweater weaving, paper cutting, sculpture, ceramics and other handicrafts are known as "fine folk arts". Jinhua City has also established a handicraft museum to display and inherit Jinhua handicraft production skills. These traditional handicrafts are an important part of Jinhua culture and one of Jinhua's unique customs.