What festival is the performance of going up the mountain and going down the mountain?

Going up the mountain and going down to the sea of fire is a traditional performance of the Dragon Boat Festival in China, also known as the "Flame Mountain". It is part of the Dragon Boat Festival celebration, aiming at praying for peace and exorcism.

I. Origin and legend

The origin of going up the mountain and going down the sea of fire can be traced back to the legend of ancient Qu Yuan. According to legend, Qu Yuan was a great patriotic poet in ancient China. Because he was worried about his country and people, he finally threw himself into the river. In order to prevent Qu Yuan's body from being swallowed by fish and shrimp, the local people paddled bamboo poles and held dragon boats to fight in the river, making the evil spirits in the river afraid to approach.

Second, the content and form of the performance

The performance of going up the mountain and going down the sea of fire usually includes two links, namely, Daoshan and the sea of fire. The knife mountain refers to the participants holding a long row of simulated knives and dancing the knives within a certain range to form a knife light; The sea of fire refers to the participants holding torches and dancing flames in the open field, forming a burning sea of fire.

Third, morality and symbolism.

The moral and symbolic significance of the performance of going up the mountain and going down the sea of fire is rich. Daoshan symbolizes people's courage and tenacity in the face of difficulties and obstacles, and has the spirit of overcoming all difficulties and forging ahead; The sea of fire symbolizes the evil thoughts and demons in people's hearts, burns out in the flame, purifies people's body and mind and obtains new life.

Fourth, local characteristics and variant forms.

In all parts of China, there are some different varieties and local characteristics in the performances of going up the mountain and going down the mountain. For example, some places will add performing elements such as dragon dance and lion dance in the sea of fire to increase the festive atmosphere; In some places, other folk activities, such as stage performances and traditional music performances, will be added in addition to the flames of war.

Verb (abbreviation of verb) safety management and preventive measures

Because going up and down the mountain involves simulating the shadow of a sword, in order to ensure the safety of the performance, we must do a good job in safety management in advance. Organizers need to ensure that participants have the necessary skills and experience and provide safety guidance; At the same time, the venue should be equipped with protective measures to ensure the personal safety of the audience and participants.