On the western edge of Chaoshan Plain,
On the northwest side of Lianjiang River Basin,
There is a city called Puning.
The picture shows Lianjiang. Photo by Zeng Xufa
This famous southern county with a long history,
It is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese in China.
Language, folk customs, and culture are all the same as Chaozhou customs
And it is self-contained,
It gives Puning its unique humanistic charm.
The picture shows Puning Yingge Youshen. Photo by Zhang Jinsheng
Puning’s unique customs and habits,
This is most evident during the Spring Festival.
From the first day of the first lunar month to the fifteenth day of the first lunar month,
Various special annual customs are constantly being performed.
Ying singing and dancing, Ying Laoye, Dachanglong lanterns, dancing on the fire...
The scene was spectacular and lively.
The taste of Puning New Year starts with watching a British song and dance
"There is Ansai waist drum in the north and Puning Yingge in the south."
Since the Spring Festival last year, the popularity of British singing and dancing has not diminished.
Let Puning also become popular.
Puning people’s taste of the New Year,
It started by watching a British song and dance.
The picture shows Pu Ningying singing and dancing. Photo by Li Zhengfeng
Puning Yingge has a history of more than 300 years.
The content is based on the heroes of Liangshan in "Water Margin"
Make-up and showmanship cause a big fuss in Daming Mansion,
The storyline of rescuing Lu Junyi,
It is considered to be a symbol of promoting good and suppressing evil, auspiciousness and peace.
It is deeply loved and respected by the people in Chaoshan area.
The picture shows a hero leaping over the mountain gate. Photo by Chen Shugeng
Starting from the first day of the Lunar New Year,
The Puning Ying Chorus went to every village and every household to pay New Year greetings.
Or perform parades along the streets and villages,
Shouts and conch trumpets echoed in all directions,
It is called "Chinese war dance" by netizens.
February 11th and 12th this year
(from the second to the third day of the first lunar month),
Puning urban area will be held
Spring celebration activities such as English songs and drum parade.
The picture shows Pu Ningying singing and dancing. Photo by Zhang Jinsheng
"Master Ying" is full of tricks, comparable to northern temple fairs
In Chaoshan, "Master protects your account" has almost become a mantra.
"Master" is the patron saint of a town or village.
There are many names of "masters" in various places in Chaoshan.
Most of the gods worshiped by everyone are
People who have made outstanding contributions in the local area.
The picture shows "Master Ying". Photo by Zhang Shengjin
On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the "camp master" in each village in Puning reaches its climax.
People took the local gods out of the temple,
Go to the village for processions and hold worship ceremonies,
Then it is sent back to the temple for placement.
The picture shows Master Zou. Photo by Zhang Shengjin
The scene at "Ying Master" is always very lively,
The young adults in the village will carry eight large sedan chairs.
Carrying "Master" through the streets and alleys,
The team of wandering gods beat gongs and drums along the way,
It is as majestic as a northern temple fair.
In Chaoshan, there are many ways to "camp master".
There are the Ying Master, the Walking Master, the Zhuan Master,
Tossing the master, grabbing the master, grinding the master, etc.,
Pray for peace and prosperity for the country and the people in the coming year.
The picture shows Mr. Zhuan. Photo by Zhang Shengjin
When I was in "Master Ying",
The villagers would carry the gods and jump over the fire.
Jumping over the fire means getting rid of bad luck.
Before jumping into the fire,
Both young people and "old men" would be doused in cold water to cool down.
After being showered with cold water, a young man hugged "Master" and
Two people play gongs and two people play drums,
Running towards the fire one by one,
Have a prosperous New Year!
The picture shows Puning jumping into the fire. Photo by Zhang Shengjin
Tens of thousands of "greeting lanterns" in Dachanglong celebrate the Lantern Festival
Every year on the fourteenth and fifteenth day of the first lunar month,
A grand "camp lantern" event to celebrate the Lantern Festival
It was held as scheduled in Dachanglong Village, Junbu Town, Puning.
There are often tens of thousands of participants, lining up in long lines and walking slowly.
They shouted in unison such blessings as "safe entry and exit" and "prosperous people".
The picture shows the Lantern Festival celebrations in Longxiang, Dachang. Photo by Wu Yisheng
The picture shows the greeting lanterns in Longxiang, Dachang. Photo by Zhang Shengjin
When night falls,
"Ten thousand miles of lights" illuminate the entire village,
The brightly lit scene is exciting to watch.
Dachanglong holds a two-night "Congratulatory Lantern" event every year.
Showing the vigorous vitality of Chaoshan people
and yearning for a better and peaceful life.
The picture shows the dragon flying with congratulatory lanterns. Photo by Li Yongdong
Hengxi Dragon Dance is grand and spectacular
The dragon dance popular in Hengxi Village, Xiajiashan Town, Puning City,
It has a history of more than 100 years.
It is a unique folk activity in the village.
It is usually held during the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival.
The main theme is dragon dance, accompanied by a lantern parade of various flowers, birds, fish and insects.
The locals call it the "Lantern Party".
It expresses people's good wishes.
The picture shows the dragon dance in Hengxi. Photo courtesy of Puning Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department
Every year from September to December of the lunar calendar,
Every household in Hengxi Village
Make lanterns according to their own preferences,
Made into birds, animals, aquatic animals,
Flowers, auspicious words, etc.
Together at the beginning of the first month of the following year
There will be dragon swimming and dragon dancing activities.
Activities held on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month
The most grand and spectacular.
The picture shows the dragon dance in Hengxi. Photo by Chen Huanan
A dragon requires more than 30 strong young people to perform.
There are swimming dragons, eight-character dragon dances, Chuan Teng,
Actions such as somersaulting and posing,
Unique style, powerful momentum, free and easy movements,
Inspiring generations of villagers to carry forward the spirit of Longma,
Create a better life.
When you go to Puning, you must visit the traditional ancient villages!
In Puning, in addition to experiencing the special New Year customs,
You can also take a look at the unique century-old ancient village.
In the narrow alleys, gray tiles, and corner houses
Feel the collision of old and new.
Pictured is Dean Li. Photo by Zhang Shengjin
As the largest existing scale in Chaoshan area,
The most complete preserved giant building complex with a long historical period,
De'Anli will "live together as a group"
The concept has been implemented to the extreme.
Pictured is Dean Li. Photo by Zhang Shengjin
De'anli Ancient Village is located in Hongyang Town, Puning.
It is a village where the family of Fang Yao, the admiral of the Guangdong Navy in the Qing Dynasty, lived.
With a history of more than 150 years,
There are 888 houses of various sizes in total.
Covering an area of more than 40,000 square meters,
In 2008, it was recognized as one of the first batch of "Guangdong Province Ancient Villages".
The picture shows the alley of De'anli. Photo by Hong Lin
The entire building group consists of Laozhai, Zhongzhai and Xinzhai.
The three villages are all centered on the large ancestral hall.
Other buildings are built around the main ancestral hall in order.
Its architecture is a comprehensive collection of Chaoshan residential buildings.
It includes a large ancestral hall, three halls, five rooms,
Four Points of Gold, Descending Tiger, etc.
It's like walking into a "museum" of Chaoshan architecture.
The picture shows the view of Nigou Village. Photo by Luo Kaihan
Nigou Village is located on the bank of Baikeng Lake at the source of Lianjiang River.
The scenery in the village is beautiful, surrounded by green mountains and crisscrossed by ditches.
Not only is it one of the “Top Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Villages in Guangdong”,
It is also known as the hometown of overseas Chinese and the hometown of culture.
Lantern riddles, English singing and dancing are well-known at home and abroad.
The picture shows the view of Nigou Village. Photo by Zhang Shengjin
It has been more than 600 years since Nigou Village was established.
It is still a "living" ancient village.
The cultural heritage here is rich,
Including thousands of Chaoshan characteristic houses,
2 centenarian squares, 14 watchtowers, 2 ancient tombs of the Ming Dynasty,
There are also numerous ancestral halls, ancient wells, ancient temples, etc.
The picture shows Nigou Ancestral Hall. Photo by Zhang Shengjin
When you go to Puning, you must visit Meihai and Nanxi Water Town!
Shande Meihai (Shande Village) is located in Daping Town, Puning City.
In winter, plum blossoms all over the mountains and plains are like snowflakes.
It's like arriving in paradise.
The picture shows Shandemeihai. Photo by Zhou Kunliang
Here, there are thousands of ancient plum trees
Simple folk customs, small bridges and flowing water,
An idyllic and leisurely scenery.
The picture shows Shandemeihai. Photo by Lu Weirui
Every year around the Spring Festival,
This is the time when Shande Meihai is the busiest and most beautiful.
Plum blossoms and ancient villages all over the mountains
The scenery complements each other and is pleasant!
The picture shows Nanxi Water Village. Photo by Yang Haobin
Nanxi Town, Puning City, is full of streams and rivers.
There are more than 80 kilometers of waterways in total.
The 41 villages in the town are connected by streams and rivers.
Streams and rivers are connected, boats come and go,
It is known as "Puning Wuzhen" and "Lingnan Water Town".
The picture shows Nanxi Water Village. Photo courtesy of Puning Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department
Nanxi Water Town is a very unique "tidal water town".
Traditional Chaoshan folk architecture
Mixed with scattered rural buildings,
Reflections of ancient trees and villages,
Mesmerizing.
When you go to Puning, you must eat these delicacies
Walking in the streets of Puning
You will definitely be attracted by the variety of delicious food.
The picture shows Puning fried dried beans. Photo courtesy of Puning Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department
Puning dried tofu is one of the specialties of Chaoshan area.
Put the pieces of dried beans into the oil cauldron,
Fry until the skin turns red, then pick it up and cut into small pieces.
When eating, dip it with raw garlic, leeks, and salt water.
Or a salty sauce made from chili peppers,
It has become a famous Puning dish with unique taste.
Puning fried tofu is famous for its crispy skin and
The meat is tender, fragrant and refreshing,
It is famous for its special flavor such as eating often and never getting tired of it.
The picture shows Puning rice rolls. Photo courtesy of Puning Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department
No matter morning or night,
The streets and lanes of Puning city,
There are always groups of small and medium-sized people surrounding each rice roll stall.
Tasting the delicious rice rolls.
Puning Rice Roll is a Chaoshan snack made from rice.
It is also the most common breakfast.
The pink skin is as white as snowflakes, as thin as cicada wings, and crystal clear.
It tastes delicious, delicate and smooth.
And a little bit of toughness.
Pictured is oyster roasting. Photo courtesy of Puning Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department
Oyster paste is a special snack in Chaoshan area.
This dish is called "oyster omelette" in Taiwan.
Foreigners always have to try this delicacy when they come to Chaoshan.
This kind of oyster bake is made by dissolving sweet potato powder in water and mixing with scallions.
Fry on a flat iron pan,
Add the oysters, add the egg drop, dip it in the fish sauce and eat it.
Extremely delicious.
Pictured is sweet cake. Photo courtesy of Puning Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department
Various kinds of rice cakes in Chaoshan,
There are many magnificent views,
Forming the unique "Kui culture" landscape of Chaoshan.
Among many kinds of cakes, sweet cakes are a special kind of existence.
It uses simple ingredients, just grind glutinous rice into powder and add brown sugar.
After stirring evenly, place the curd film on the bottom.
Put it in a steamer and cook it for a long time.
The smell is fragrant, sweet and delicious.
The picture shows candied scallion pancakes. Photo courtesy of Puning Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department
Candied scallion pancake is a popular snack in Chaoshan area.
Arrange the three pancakes in a Chinese character shape,
Put two pieces of candied scallions in the middle.
Sprinkle crushed peanuts and wrap with black and white sesame seeds.
A sweet, delicious, crispy and non-sticky dish
The candied scallion pancake is now complete.
The picture shows pig intestines swollen with glutinous rice. Photo courtesy of Puning Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department
Pig intestine bloated glutinous rice is from Hongyang, the ancient city of Puning.
A local traditional snack.
The general preparation method is to take the middle section of pig large intestine,
Mix glutinous rice, pork, mushrooms, shrimp, lotus seeds and other ingredients
Pour in the cleaned pig intestine skin,
Steam it in a pan and pour brown syrup over it.
A salty, glutinous, soft and delicious dish
Just swell the pig intestines with glutinous rice!
Make it a staple food to keep your esophagus full, and make snacks to satisfy your cravings!
Puning is a city full of history and culture.
Here you can
Experience rich folk culture,
Eat all kinds of delicacies,
Come together with your friends!
Some pictures and texts are provided by the Propaganda Department of Puning Municipal Party Committee
Reporter: Sun Qiuxia
(China News Service WeChat official account)