What are the customs of Xi 'an?

Dragon boat race is a folk belief activity in Xi 'an, Shaanxi Province, which originated in the Tang Dynasty and is mainly popular in the coastal areas of Weishui. Every May, the villagers hold a boat race to pray for good weather and good harvests.

Step 2 break the five customs

Breaking Five is a traditional folk festival in Xi 'an, which is the fifth day of the first lunar month. On this day, people will clean up the sundries at home, clean the courtyard and pray for all the best in the new year. In addition, there are activities such as setting off firecrackers, posting Spring Festival couplets and solve riddles on the lanterns.

3.Xi Anqin Opera

Shaanxi Opera, also known as xi 'an Opera, is a local opera in Shaanxi Province. Originated in the Qin Dynasty and spread for thousands of years. With beautiful tunes and unique performances, Shaanxi Opera is one of the intangible cultural heritages of xi.

Eat dumplings

Xi people like to eat jiaozi, especially during the Spring Festival. Every family will pack jiaozi to celebrate the reunion and pray for good luck. Jiaozi in Xi 'an has rich and varied fillings, such as three delicacies, mutton and beef, which have unique tastes.

walk on stilts

Xi 'an has the folk custom of walking on stilts. In festival activities, stilt performance is a beautiful landscape. Walking on stilts symbolizes good luck and is also a good opportunity for folk artists to show their skills.

6. Lantern Festival

Lantern Festival is a traditional folk festival in Xi. On this day, colorful lanterns are everywhere in the streets and alleys of the city. People get together to watch the Lantern Festival, solve riddles on the lanterns.