Xinyang folk songs Xinyang folk songs are widely spread in various counties and districts of Xinyang City, Henan Province, mainly in Shangcheng, Huangchuan, Gushi, Xinxian, Guangshan and Luoshan counties. As a wonderful flower of Han folk songs in China, Xinyang folk songs and China folk songs develop simultaneously. Xinyang, located in the south of Henan Province, is rich in characteristic culture because of its unique geography, history and culture. The following are several characteristic cultures of Xinyang:

1. Cultural Ancestral Temple-Heaven and Earth Society Culture

Founded in the Ming Dynasty, the Heaven and Earth Society is an influential non-governmental organization in the history of China. Xinyang is one of the birthplaces of Heaven and Earth Society, and Huayan Temple, the ancestral temple of Heaven and Earth Society, is one of the famous scenic spots in Xinyang. Here, visitors can understand and experience the history and culture of the Heaven and Earth Society and feel the traditional religious atmosphere. 2. Dragon boat culture

Xinyang Dragon Boat is famous for its rigorous modeling and majestic bow, and it is one of the representatives of Xinyang traditional culture. Every year during the Dragon Boat Festival, dragon boat races are held all over Xinyang to attract tourists from all over the world. 3. Yancheng Paper-cut

Yancheng paper-cut originated in the Ming Dynasty and is one of the traditional handicrafts in Xinyang. It attracts tourists' attention with vivid images and bright colors, and is deeply loved and sought after by people. 4. Xinyang Elk Culture

Xinyang is the only elk protection and breeding base in China, and Xinyang's elk culture has become another characteristic culture. Visitors can observe the ecology of elk and learn about the history, present situation and protection of elk culture. 5. Central Plains culture

The core of Central Plains culture lies in carrying forward and inheriting China traditional culture. As an important part of the Central Plains, Xinyang's various cultures reflect the profound cultural heritage of the Central Plains. Such as traditional paper-cutting, folk art, calligraphy and so on. These are all worth understanding and experiencing for tourists.