China News Service, Urumqi, February 12 (Zhang Yahui, Yang Chunlin, Qin Lingge, Yang Weixuan) A variety of folk activities are held in the north and south of Xinjiang's Tianshan Mountains to celebrate the New Year happily.
Dragon dance, lion dance, waist drum, big-headed dolls, lanterns... On February 12, the third day of the first lunar month, Hotan City held the 2024 "Dragon Festival, Spring Full of Thousands of Households" social fire event. People from all towns, streets, and The 14 Shehuo performance teams of the cultural and tourism system gathered early in Unity Square. The shocking gongs and drums, festive yangko, unique Adelais, and the popular "Subject Three" feasted the eyes of the people of all ethnic groups and felt the strong New Year spirit. taste.
On February 12, the third day of the first lunar month of the lunar calendar, Hotan City held the 2024 "Dragon Prosperity·Spring Full of Thousands of Households" social fire activity, and the Hotan City Yiliqi Township social fire performance team patrolled the streets. Photo by Zhang Yahui
At 11:30 a.m., the Shehuo performance team members appeared on stage dressed in costumes and beating cheerful drums. They were all in high spirits and high spirits. The impressive Shehuo performance team of more than 2,000 people patrolled the streets along Beijing West Road, Yingbin Road, Achale West Road, and Urumqi South Road in Hotan City, and performed at the intersection of Yuzhou Peace Hotel and the Municipal Party Committee intersection. Finally, we returned to Unity Square for the performance.
Accompanied by the sonorous sound of gongs and drums, the waist drum players tied red silk around their waists and danced with colorful fans, showing off their elegance. The Maixi Lafu team members danced to the cheerful and dynamic rhythm, jumping out of the new era style and showing the spirit of Hotan people. The graceful figures and confident steps of the AdAis team members highlighted the charm of Hotan’s intangible cultural heritage. Special performances such as lion dance, yangko, disc dance, and lantern dance won rounds of applause from the audience, attracting tourists to pick up their mobile phones to take photos. For a while, the sound of gongs, drums, cheers, and laughter merged into one.
On February 12, the third day of the first lunar month, Hotan City held the 2024 "Dragon's Prosperity·Spring Fills Thousands of Households" social fire event. The picture shows the Shehuo performance team of Jia Township, Hotan City patrolling the streets. Photo by Zhang Yahui
Aibibulla Wuji Asimu, captain of the dragon dance team in Gujiangbage Township, Hotan City, said: "It was my first time to participate in a Shehuo performance. I was very excited. The performances of various Shehuo teams at the scene made me feel the new atmosphere of a happy life. I hope everyone will have a happy New Year in the Year of the Dragon, and I wish Hotan will get better and better."
On the second day of the first lunar month, in Alali Township, Shule County, Kashgar Prefecture, Xinjiang, people danced the giant dragon, and parades composed of people of all ethnic groups shuttled through the streets and alleys. Everyone used dragon and lion dances to send blessings to the people along the way and create joy. Peaceful and festive holiday atmosphere.
During the activity, people danced with dragons and lions, performing various performance movements such as leaping, moving, jumping and leaping. Their gaits were light and agile, integrating ornamental, artistic and competitive qualities. They demonstrated the excellent traditional Chinese culture and provided a platform for the whole township. The people presented a lively visual feast and sent thick New Year blessings to everyone.
In the evening, Alali Township held a wonderful Spring Festival Gala. The villagers and art teams wrote, directed and performed folk dances, modern dances, Peking opera, solo dances and other wonderful performances in turn, making the event seem enjoyable and showing the high-spiritedness of the people of all ethnic groups. The upward mental outlook explains everyone’s beautiful pursuit of a colorful life.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, a series of activities such as mass village evening cultural performances were held across Shule County in Xinjiang. Photo by Yang Chunlin
Aliye Maimaititursun, a returning college student from Laydan Erike Village, Shule County, said very excitedly: "I was very happy to participate in the Spring Festival Gala in the village. I felt the strong festive atmosphere and experienced When I realize the charm of China’s excellent traditional culture, I will play the role of young college students, promote the long history and rich culture of the Chinese nation, and strive to create a social atmosphere in which the Chinese nation is a family.”
On the second day of the first lunar month, the "Colorful Intangible Cultural Heritage Beautiful Spring Festival" paper-cutting and New Year paintings were carried out in Wu'erhe District, Karamay City, and community activities attracted people to visit. The event exhibited 12 paper-cut works and more than 100 New Year pictures. The exhibits presented a new picture of a well-off life for the masses in the new era, a new look of urban-rural integration and development, and reflected people's yearning for a better life.
On the first day of the first lunar month, a large-scale bonfire party was held at the Qinggri Langshan International Ski Resort in the Altay region of Xinjiang. The wonderful performances and lucky draws attracted many snow enthusiasts to participate and experience the strong New Year flavor together.
Ice and snow dances and snow disco performances were performed one after another. On the 11th, Thai people held hands and danced around the fire at the Qinggri Langshan International Ski Resort in Xinjiang. Photo by Yang Weixuan
At the event site, as the music played, the people present jumped up happily and felt the charm of snow and fire. Ice and snow dances and snow disco performances were performed one after another. Everyone held hands and danced around the fire, creating an "ocean" of joy. The audience also picked up their mobile phones to record the wonderful moments.
Fu Guangtao, a snow friend from Guangxi, said: "The skiing atmosphere in Altay is very good, the snow quality is excellent, and the bonfire party is very exciting. Although this is my first time to spend the New Year away from home, I feel full of happiness and joy here."
The colorful activities in many places add an atmosphere of peace, harmony and reunion to the festival, and the people feel the festive and peaceful New Year atmosphere. (over)