Tangqi Ancient Town on the second day of the Lunar New Year. Photo courtesy of Linping District Media Center
China News Service, Hangzhou, February 11 (Wang Yifei and Gao Yue) In Tangqi Ancient Town, Linping District, Hangzhou, the New Year Festival with the theme of "Tangfeng Qiyun·New Year's Flavor" is underway. This year, the New Year Taste Festival cleverly combines traditional and national trend elements to bring tourists a unique Jiangnan New Year taste experience.
On the second day of the Lunar New Year, Tangqi Ancient Town was bustling with activity, and the Guangji Bridge was bustling with people and tourists. At noon, at Yubei Wharf, a rice cake-making event called "Longteng Cake Sheng" kicked off. The wooden sticks and stone mortars collide with each other, making a very rhythmic beating sound. The rice cakes gradually take shape under the skillful hands of the masters, exuding an alluring aroma.
The scene of the rice cake making activity that day. Photo courtesy of Linping District Media Center
"It seems easy to play, but it is not easy to play. I am very happy. I have found the taste of my childhood." A tourist at the scene said after trying it out.
"New year cake means 'higher every year', and I hope to send the most sincere blessings to everyone through this traditional delicacy." Wang Mingming, who has more than 30 years of experience in making cakes, told reporters that in order to ensure the quality and taste of the rice cakes, they specially More than 100 kilograms of glutinous rice were prepared, and an old stone mortar with a history of more than 100 years was found.
"The rice cakes made in the old stone mortar are fragrant and moist in texture. More importantly, they carry a profound meaning, which means that in the new year, everyone will be promoted step by step and everything goes smoothly," Wang Mingming said.
At the same time, booths for activities such as wooden New Year paintings, New Year blessing writing, dragon dances and lanterns, and New Year gatherings were also crowded. Visitors were immersed in the lively New Year feast and felt the charm of traditional culture.
"It's very interesting and very memorable." Ms. Ye, a tourist from Quzhou, came to Tangqi Ancient Town for the first time, experienced woodblock printing, and completed her own work with the help of a craftsman. She said, “There are many activities, food, fireworks, and a strong festival atmosphere.”
Local folklore performances. Photo courtesy of Linping District Media Center
It is reported that the Tangqi Ancient Town New Year Festival has been held for many years and is an important platform to showcase the local natural and cultural features. This event incorporates national trend elements, combines traditional classic aesthetics with modern fashion aesthetics, traditional culture and modern fashion, aiming to create a cultural, warm, fashionable and interactive New Year Festival.
It is understood that on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, Tangqi Ancient Town will also hold a series of interesting interactive activities. At that time, dance and opera performances such as "The Banquet of the God of Wealth", "The Arrival of the God of Wealth" and "Spring of the Wealth-Spreading Boys" will be performed on the ancient stage in the ancient town. (over)