What is the social fire in Changzhi?

Changzhi Shehuo is a three-day traditional temple fair held in Nanhuang Ancient Town, Changzhi City on February 19 of the lunar calendar.

The whole social fire in Changzhi consists of flag team, gongs and drums team, yangko team, carrying piles, colored strips, ancient silver building, Shangdang Bayin Club and Che Shehuo. There are not only local snacks, farm tools and daily necessities for farmers, but also legal, moral and health propaganda, as well as social fire performances with local village characteristics, such as makeup, wrangling, yangko, floats (car stories, colorful buildings) and drama.

The meaning of social fire:

Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, there has been a saying that "Nanhuang Street is three miles long and one mile is Kannonji". Its temple fair has a long history. There is a description of the fire in the temple fair on the mural of the Song Dynasty generals' cemetery unearthed in Nanhuang Village, which is well documented. With the change of dynasties and the cultural exchange and evolution in different historical periods, the content of social fire has different symbols and meanings in different times.

Today, it has richer forms and connotations, but its essence and culture have not changed. In order to enliven the villagers' lives and inspire the enthusiasm and enthusiasm of the masses to run towards a well-off society. On the basis of inheritance and protection, this year's traditional temple fair fire activity on February 19 of the lunar calendar has given new content, highlighting the revitalization of rural folk culture and art, and actively guiding and organizing the majority of villagers to carry out cultural performances.