What are the customs and traditions of Xianju

1, eighteen Luohan

Folk dance eighteen Luohan originated in the north and south dynasty period "18 robbers converted to buddhism" story. According to legend, the eighteen robbers, who had no conscience, put down their butcher's knives and became Buddhas through the enlightenment of the immortals, and have been benefiting the world ever since.

2, pebble inlay technology

Xianju is located in the mountainous areas of southeast Zhejiang, the mother river Yongan Creek has many smooth surface, patterns, colors and shapes are not the same as the river pebbles, the ancient working people of Xianju divisions of nature on the ground, creatively using pebbles to the ancient architecture of decorative arts, the depth of the stone pattern and the ancient residential building color is very consistent.

3, jumping horse

The first into the county Guanlu Town, Guikeng Village, there is "Guikeng horse". Jumping horse (lamp) is played by the player riding a horse (refers to the horse lamp), according to a certain formation running. The lanterns are made of bamboo and paper, and are tied to the back of the actor's belly in two halves. The jumping horse team consists of 28 people. Lanterns have become the main folk customs and traditions of Xianju, and needle-pricked boneless lanterns stand out in the traditional lanterns, known as "China's first light".

5, the night of the Lantern Festival

Households also light candles in the room and the grave, commonly known as "between the bright" and "shine grave pier". Legend has it that people set up candles on this day to support the Qi family army in their search for Japanese invaders, and it has since become a custom.