In the bustling shopping mall, a melodious song “Exploring the Window” opened the event. On the afternoon of February and June, the Zengcheng District Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau held the “Intangible Cultural Heritage Around Us” event at the Golden Coast Plaza in Xintang Town. “Intangible cultural heritage promotion activities.
Xintang cowboys, Xintang fish buns, Xintang small dragon boats, Xintang Youjiao, the legend of Zhanganquan, the story of Siwanggang…the inheritors of their projects were all present to share, and there were also non-conventional items such as Guangzhou embroidery, Guangcai, and shell carving. The cultural heritage items gathered together for display, and the “group” brought a grand show of intangible cultural heritage, which attracted many citizens to stop and watch.
Cowboy language, Cantonese opera has a long history
Xintang Town is known as the capital of denim and a famous denim clothing town. Retro denim clothing is flexible and stylish, and is not afraid of the passage of time. It accompanies us in the waves of life. A dynamic denim clothing catwalk ignited the event scene with the unique language of cowboys. A Cantonese opera, whose sound has been passed down for thousands of years, is like seeing a scene thousands of years ago. Time has settled, ancient and modern meet here, history and culture are engraved in the rings of the year, and joy also lasts here.
Listen to the story and taste the taste
Zhan Zhuhui, president of the Zhanganquan Cultural Promotion Association of Zengcheng District, gave a lecture on “The Legend of Zhanganquan” and explained the historical relics of the Lingnan sage Mr. Zhanganquan, Mr. Ganquan’s residence and other related content, giving the audience a deeper understanding of Zhanganquan’s life and deeds. Local cultural scholar Zhan Rusong explained many folk tales and legends in Xintang, among which the story of Siwanggang was even more exciting. Listen to celebrity stories and feel the human flavor of food. Yuan Jiajian, the representative inheritor of Xintang fish buns, an intangible cultural heritage project, not only intuitively demonstrated the making of Xintang fish buns to the public in the audience, but also presented a complete video of the production process of Xintang fish buns. , introducing this Xintang delicacy to the general public, and many citizens were attracted to scan the QR code to buy it.
Appreciate skills and listen to symphony
Lu Jiannan, the inheritor of the intangible cultural heritage small dragon boats, brought many lifelike small dragon boats to the exhibition. With unique materials, exquisite design concepts, and excellent carving techniques, every detail of the dragon boats has been polished and rounded. Generations of inheritors have In the vast world of mortals, time is polished and skills are continued. Guangdong and Han music played in unison, and traditional Chinese musical instruments such as flute, pipa, dulcimer, and erhu brought a melodious auditory feast to the public.
Movement and stillness, unparalleled elegance
In Guangdong embroidery, embroiderers use cloth as paper, thread as ink, and needle as pen to embroider a blooming flower or a floating cloud. Chen Yujin, the inheritor of the Qiqiao Festival in Xiancun, led the cheongsam team, displaying pieces of Zengcheng Guangxiu works, lifelike flower and plant patterns, animals, etc., using fashionable language to express the essence of traditional intangible cultural heritage. Experience the uniqueness of Zengcheng Legacy art and younger innovative ideas. Guo Bolong, the inheritor of Guangcai, brought brightly colored porcelain to the exhibition. If you look closely at the mountains and rivers on the objects, you can see the rich colors and delicate layers. They are all magnificent scenes. The shell-carved tea tray, the door god, and the colorful shells are as brilliant as the rainbow, as beautiful as the romantic pieces on the utensils.
The melodious duet of Hakka folk songs, the Tai Chi dance fan with both hard and soft styles, and the paper-cut works with both delicate and vigorous styles… Each intangible cultural heritage project was performed and displayed on the stage, attracting public attention. As the Chinese New Year is approaching, Lanmeidian Bakery is bringing intangible cultural heritage delicacies and oil corners for citizens to taste on-site and give them to people who perform talents.
After the event, the citizens were unwilling to leave. They gathered around the stalls filled with Guangcai, Guangzhou embroidery and shell carvings, and gently touched them with their hands. The intangible cultural heritage that had been passed down for more than a thousand years was a reminder for people to remember. One citizen said to the inheritor: Listen to the story, think about your hometown, see Zengcheng’s intangible cultural heritage and get to know Zengcheng.
Editor: Wu Jiahong
