Probe into the origin of Fuzhou wandering spirit
It is said that in the Ming Dynasty, there were gods floating on the beach here, from which more fish could be harvested. In order to express gratitude, there is a wandering activity every year. Nowadays, it is a good wish to pray for the peace of the homeland and wish the villagers happiness and well-being. After the vagrancy began, the front end of the team was the eldest son of a certain family, carrying a big glass lantern. Among them are Tong brothers, black and white impermanence, four generals, a surname and scholars; Followed by different "clubs", some will pretend to be "eight immortals", "eight generals" and "seven fairies" At the end of the procession are people carrying the Five Emperors, playing music with traditional gongs and drums. The main purpose of this is to pray for good weather, national prosperity and people's security. Through traditional activities, we can increase our recognition of the family and carry forward traditional culture.
Characteristics of Changle Tour on the 10th day of the first month.
One of the characteristics of visiting gods in Changle countryside is that there are many immortals. They will welcome them out before the Lantern Festival and put them everywhere. They won't go back to their original place until after the Lantern Festival. Among them, there are nine famous ambassadors, Nezha, Haidi, Qitian Sheng Da, female general, Erlang God and so on, and there are even more than 300. These gods are all made of wood in the shape of dolls, and then played by young and strong boys, walking around the streets. The whole team is vast, there will be many tables and rich offerings along the way, and everyone will burn incense and bring wishes.
What are the customs and taboos?
1, you can't steal vegetables on the way, because these dishes are for the gods. Take it home to share after wandering, otherwise it is disrespectful to the gods.
Don't touch idols at will, especially touching the head, which is taboo, but Heidi can touch the child's head, which is said to be a blessing.
3. Keep the team orderly when wandering, don't stand in the middle of the road, especially pay attention to traffic safety, and don't push others.