[Explanation] On October 25, the traditional Double Ninth Festival on the ninth day of the ninth month of the lunar calendar, the Gengzi (2020) Chinese Xiandu Sacrifice Ceremony to Xuanyuan Huangdi was held in the Jinyun Xiandu Scenic Area, Lishui, Zhejiang.
This year's ceremony to worship Xuanyuan Huangdi is based on the theme of "The Four Seas Are One Heart, The Chinese Sacrifice Together".
Representatives from all walks of life, Taiwan compatriots, and overseas Chinese gathered at the Huangdi Shrine in the fairy capital to cherish the memory of the ancestor of the Chinese nation, Xuanyuan Huangdi, with traditional etiquette.
[Explanation] At 9:50 in the morning, the ceremonial ceremony kicked off with the solemn sound of the trombone. 34 drums were rang, and 15 bells rang, representing 34 provinces, municipalities, autonomous regions, special administrative regions, and 1.5 billion Chinese yellows in the world. The children and grandchildren, afterwards, the priests in turn presented high incense, flower baskets and toasts to the statue of Xuanyuan Huangdi.
All participants bowed to the statue of Emperor Xuanyuan for three times.
Finally, the ceremony was completed in the magnificent singing of carols and music and dance.
After the event, two Taiwan compatriots who participated in the sacrifice for the first time expressed their feelings.
[Concurrent] Chen Juesheng, Executive Vice President of Yiwu Taiwan Business Association, Chairman of Yiwu Taiwan Youth Association
I (feel) very shocked and amazing. In the whole (sacrifice) process, I completely followed the ancient ceremony and restored an ancient sacrificial process.
Because both sides of the strait belong to the descendants of Yan and Huang, it is of great significance to us to have the opportunity to (participate in the sacrifice) to trace the roots of our ancestors.
[Concurrent] Xu Jiantai, Executive Vice President of Wenzhou Taiwan Business Association, Chairman of Wenzhou Taiwan Youth Association
We all share the same roots and we have a history of five thousand years in China.
We can also have this opportunity (to participate in the sacrifice) and really feel the prosperous and majestic atmosphere of the scene, so I think this is a very good event.
[Explanation] Chinese scholar Zhao Yuezhi has participated in the sacrifice for many years. She said that worshipping the Xuanyuan Huangdi Grand Ceremony is not just a celebration, but behind it is the recognition of the common culture of the Chinese nation.
[Concurrent] Academician of the Royal Society of Canada Simon Fraser University, Canadian National Distinguished Professor Zhao Yuezhi
Every time I am here, I will feel that my soul has been baptized, that my national identity has been strengthened, and that I am a Chinese son and daughter, especially (as) an overseas Chinese.
[Explanation] It is reported that the Xuanyuan Huangdi sacrifice activities in Jinyun, Zhejiang have a long history, dating back to the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties. Now the Jinyun Xuanyuan Festival has become a national intangible cultural heritage.
Every year, a large number of Taiwanese compatriots and overseas Chinese come to participate in sacrificial activities.
Shen Yishan, Zhou Sun Yu reports from Lishui, Zhejiang
Editor in charge: [Li Yuxin]