What are the characteristics of Chaoshan folk culture?

1, telling ancient stories in Chaozhou dialect

Chaozhou dialect tells stories in Chaoshan dialect, and the form is basically the same as that in the north. It is a mass entertainment activity, which is told by people who gather together spontaneously and by folk artists who specialize in telling ancient stories. There was no special storytelling field in Chaoshan before, so ancient storytellers used temples, parks, squares and other public places to give lectures.

2. Chaoshan Technology

Chaoshan woodcarving is a leader in arts and crafts, which is interesting to say. In the voluminous Ci Hai, to find out the word "woodcarving", we must use the word "tide" consistently. "Chaoshan woodcarving" has become a proper noun, which shows its strong artistry, exclusive interview and wide influence. Chaoshan woodcarving had begun to take shape in the Tang and Song Dynasties. It was perfected in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and it still maintains vigorous vitality.

3. Chaoshan architecture

The traditional courtyard houses in Chaoshan are the basic layout, and the most basic forms are called "Shang Lu Gen" and "Si Fen Jin". Small-sized residential buildings in cities and towns have a long and narrow "bamboo pole" layout.

4. Chaoshan culture

Chaoshan Shantang can best represent the humanistic color of Chaoshan, and it is a charity with folk beliefs. Under the influence of this good church culture, hipsters are more willing to do charity.

5. Chaoshan folk customs

There are many folk customs in Chaoshan, and many traditional cultures in the Central Plains have been preserved, which Chaoshan people have always been proud of. In addition to traditional festivals, they still retain the customs that have disappeared in the past, such as the Magnolia Festival, the tower burning in the Mid-Autumn Festival and the dragon burning in the New Year.