China News Service, Jinjiang, Fujian, February 10th (Reporter Sun Hong) On February 10th, the first day of the first lunar month, the lively beating of drums "awakened" the century-old Wulin ancient village in Jinjiang, Fujian, and welcomed tourists from home and abroad. Check in here to take a souvenir and experience the flavor of the Southern Fujian New Year in an immersive way.
On the same day, Wulin Traditional Village officially launched the fourth Wulin Minnan New Year event - "Have Fun in Overseas Chinese Spring Festival", covering fun, lanterns, wishes, plays, exhibitions, movies, gatherings, food, and fun. A total of 10 themed New Year experience scenes, including objects and music, will last until February 25 (the sixteenth day of the first lunar month).
On February 10, the ancient village of Wulin in Jinjiang, Fujian Province launched the Southern Fujian New Year event - "Have Fun in the Spring Festival Overseas Chinese". Photo by Lu Heng
Walking in Wulin, you can see the bustle of tourists from all over the world. They may sit in a cafe under a century-old banyan tree to taste unique Nanyang coffee, or stand in the ancient streets and alleys to take a beautiful photo of "Nyonya costumes". Or walk into the Deyue Pavilion to experience the intangible cultural heritage experience of "one floor, one pavilion, one play", or look for southern Fujian and Nanyang customs at the Nuancun Scenic Market...
"Dragon dancing, lion dancing, green picking, and tower burning on the first day of the first lunar month are the New Year traditions of the ancient village of Wulin, which mean good luck." Hong Mianmian, deputy general manager of Wulin Qingpu Cultural Tourism Operation Company, said that during the event, Intangible cultural heritage street performances such as Gaojia Opera, Puppet Opera, and Tangyin Ancient Rhythm will be performed in Wulin in turn. This is a long heritage of the Minnan New Year.
On February 10, the first day of the first lunar month, there were many tourists in the ancient village of Wulin in Jinjiang, Fujian. Photo by Lu Heng
Wulin is known as the "Museum of Overseas Chinese Architecture". Ancient houses in southern Fujian, Gothic buildings, ancient Roman buildings, Chinese and Western dwellings... More than 200 century-old buildings that carry nostalgia are scattered here, making people feel like they have stepped into a modern southern Fujian movie. Overseas Chinese History Book. This ancient village located in Xintang Street, Jinjiang City has a registered population of more than 1,800 people, but there are more than 15,000 fellow villagers overseas.
In recent years, the local area has revitalized and protected the ancient village of Wulin, integrated ancient houses, western-style buildings, and land, built traditional intangible cultural heritage experience workshops and immersive drama performance points, and created an "experiential cultural tourism and vacation destination for overseas Chinese in southern Fujian" to attract Many tourists.
The dragon dance performance at Wulin Ancient Village in Jinjiang, Fujian Province attracts tourists to stop and watch. Photo by Lu Heng
In order to welcome the Year of the Dragon, many "dragon" elements have been added to Wulin Ancient Village. For example, the 100-meter-long dragon lantern hovering in mid-air, the fluorescent-effect Longteng Wulin graffiti wall, and the "gun real estate dragon" inflatable device combined with Wulin's characteristic architecture, etc.
"At first glance, it is booming, and the atmosphere of the New Year is full at once." Mr. Ke, an overseas Chinese from the Philippines who returned to his hometown for the New Year, told China News Network reporters that this is the most familiar and warm New Year flavor in my memory. This year is the Year of the Dragon again. Dragon-related decorations can be seen everywhere, which makes it feel particularly festive.
Many foreign tourists are attracted by Wulin’s architecture and intangible cultural heritage that are full of southern Fujian characteristics. "It's especially wonderful to walk along Wulin Village Road and quietly watch and feel the simplicity and beauty of this village." said Ms. Liu, a tourist from Beijing.
The market in Jinjiang Wulin Ancient Village displays the customs of southern Fujian and Southeast Asia. Photo by Lu Heng
It is reported that on the nights of the first and fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the ancient village of Wulin will also recreate the folk custom of "burning towers" in southern Fujian. At that time, the "Tower" made of bricks will be lit, and when the fire is strong, rice bran, sea salt, and rosin powder will be sprinkled to cheer up. The scene is spectacular, symbolizing peace and prosperity in the New Year.
Hong Mianmian said that "Overseas Chinese Spring Festival has fun" is the fourth Southern Fujian New Year themed activity created by Wulin, and "Wulin has passed the Southern Fujian New Year" and has gradually become popular among the people. When tourists come to Wulin during the Spring Festival, they can not only experience the tradition of viewing lanterns in the New Year and witness the moment when the pagoda is lit, but also watch different folk tours every day, visit the New Year’s market, check out the limited-edition food, and truly experience an authentic Minnan New Year. cultural trip. (over)