What are the traditional cultures in Shanxi?

Shanxi is one of the birthplaces of China's traditional opera art, and is called "the cradle of traditional opera". In the Han Dynasty, drama appeared in Shanxi. During the Yuan Dynasty, Shanxi became the center of the national opera art, and the Yuan Dynasty stage found in the whole country was basically in Shanxi (southern Shanxi). According to the investigation of 1980, there are 54 local operas in Shanxi, accounting for one sixth of more than 300 operas.

2. Masukura Festival

Every year on the 25th day of the first lunar month, Shanxi pays attention to getting in and out: add vegetables to the store, add water to the jar, and put some coal at the door to make a town house; Older residents are used to buying rice and noodles on Tim Cang Day to ensure adequate food and clothing throughout the year.

3. Shanxi gongs and drums

The majestic gongs and drums are popular folk square art in Huozhou, Hongdong, Fenxi and Linfen, and have the characteristics of "prestige": the configuration of gongs and drums, the organization of bands, performances and costumes are all showing prestige. In the second year of Tang Gaozu Wude (6 19), Li Shimin fought against Liu Wuzhou in Huozhou, beat drums and gongs, and won, so it was handed down with prestige.

4. Dough modeling

Shanxi folk dough sculpture is a traditional handicraft with a long history. Folk call it flour flower. In ceremonies, New Year's Eve and other folk festivals, it is used as a symbol or symbol of gifts, sacrifices, celebrations and decorations. It is a very representative local culture, which is accumulated by long-standing customs.

5. Wang huo

This is a long-standing custom in northern China, mainly in Shanxi. It is said that Shanxi is rich in coal resources. According to the historical inference of coal development and utilization, the modern flourishing wind can be traced back to the Han Dynasty at the earliest, and it has penetrated into customs in ancient times, thus forming the flourishing wind in northern Shaanxi.

It is held on New Year's Eve and Lantern Festival. In front of every family's yard, a tower called Wanghuo should be built with large pieces of coal to show good luck and congratulate on its prosperity all year round.

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