Characteristics of Wenzhou Folk Houses

The characteristics of Wenzhou folk houses are: blocking streets, mustard rice, eating clever food, three dynasties, taboos in May and so on.

1, block street blessing

Every year in Wenzhou, from the first day of February to the 15th day of March, the main street from Le Kang Square to Wuma Street will hold a blessing activity, which is called "blocking the street" and is a local traditional festival. On the day of blocking the street and praying for blessings, the thoroughfare was set up with red mansions, flower doors, curtains and lanterns, and the atmosphere was warm.

There are operas, tanci, puppets and various recreational activities in the street, such as rolling dragons, walking on stilts and solve riddles on the lanterns. At night, the lights are brightly lit, the orchestra makes it together, the city gate is wide open, and people are not allowed to enter or leave until midnight. The next day, the street held another street blessing.

2. Mustard rice

On the second day of the second lunar month, Wenzhou has the custom of eating mustard rice, which is said to prevent scabies. "Rui' an County Records" records: "Take mustard to cook, the cloud can improve eyesight and cover the meaning of essence. "The seasoning of mustard rice is shredded pork, shredded mushrooms and dried shrimps.

Step 3 eat smart food

The custom of eating "smart food" on Tanabata. "Qiaoshi" is made of rice flour mixed with brown sugar dipped in sesame seeds, with tongue-shaped and finger-shaped. In the evening, I threw "smart food" on the back of tiles to reward magpies for building bridges, hoping to give more good news to the world.

4. Three Dynasties

On the third day of marriage, the child was born, which was called "Three Dynasties". The latter is commonly known as "dog days". Midwives should bathe, change clothes and check umbilical cord traces for babies in the "Three Dynasties". Grandma's family will send gifts, including birthday peaches, red eggs, peanuts, birthday cakes and clothes for the four seasons. There will be wine in the main room to invite midwives and female guests.

5, May taboo

In the fifth month of the lunar calendar, when it rains, clothes and things are prone to mildew, and rice fields are also prone to insects. They think everything in May is unlucky, which is called "bad month". They take evasive measures such as not getting married, building houses, cooking stoves, moving houses and building ships.

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