What are the customs of Shanghainese?

Shanghai is an immigrant city. According to treaty of nanking, since the opening of 1843, it has experienced several waves of immigrants from Suzhou, Ningbo and northern Jiangsu, and was once a concession for foreigners. 49 years later, immigrants from all over the country brought multiculturalism. Shanghai's so-called Shanghai culture is an inclusive culture, which is inclusive, pragmatic, efficient and open.

The traditional diet in Shanghai is a local dish with thick oil and red sauce, while the modern diet is relatively light. Some people may think that Shanghai food is sweeter because of the influence of Wuxi. Shanghainese also prefer ethnic and international cuisines, such as Sichuan cuisine and western food, which are very popular, so it is of little significance to define a Shanghai cuisine style.

Shanghai's customs and etiquette combine international standards with China's characteristics. There are both the characteristics of modern civilized society and some bad habits. This is caused by complicated reasons. For foreigners and China people, Shanghai is the least China city in China, so the comments are mixed. Fortunately, Shanghai culture is generally tolerant and confident, so it has not caused much trouble.

Spring Festival custom in Shanghai

On the 23rd of the twelfth lunar month (New Year's Eve): Clean up, make sugar cakes and send the kitchen god Bodhisattva to heaven.

1February 24 ~ 30: Spring Festival, preparing for Spring Festival, purchasing new year's goods, posting Spring Festival couplets, etc.

1February 25th to 28th: Choose one night to go to Xie Nian, thank God.

29 years: New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve: ancestor worship, New Year's Eve, birthday celebration.

On the first day of the first month: open the door, set off firecrackers, and begin to pay New Year's greetings.

The second day of the first month: after midnight, pick up the kitchen god bodhisattva. There are many ways to connect the kitchen, some say it is in the afternoon of the 30 th and the fourth day of the fourth day.

On the third day of the first month: in the early years, the Buddha offered sacrifices to his ancestors, and the son-in-law went to her husband's house to pay New Year's greetings.

On the evening of the fourth day of the first month, in the early morning of the fifth day of the first month: pick up the road (pick up the god of wealth on the fifth road)

The sixth day of the first month: poor.

The seventh day of the first month: People's Day, weighing and putting earrings on the little girl.

The eighth day of the first month: Valley Day, Xuwang Temple Fair.

On the ninth day of the first month: On the birthday of the Jade Emperor, good men and women went to the mysterious temple to offer incense.

The fifteenth day of the first month: Lantern Festival, with lanterns.

Taboo:

1. I can't finish the New Year's Eve dinner, there is still a little left. Talk about eating well, not eating it; Leftovers are sealed with red paper and called "coming New Year's Rice".

2. Don't drink soup or eat (soak in rice) on New Year's Day, don't sweep the floor or take out the garbage.

Don't eat tofu before the fifteenth day of the first month.

I will not pay New Year greetings after the 10th day of the first month.