As an important birthplace of Chinese civilization, Henan has a long history and rich folk culture, which is called the treasure of Central Plains culture. This vast land is pregnant with many unique folk customs, which not only bear the weight of history, but also exude the breath of the times and compose the life picture of the people in the Central Plains.
Twist the clay figurine, take advantage.
When it comes to Henan folk customs, we have to mention the exquisite clay figurines. Twist clay figurine, also known as "clever clay figurine", as its name implies, is a villain or animal made of soil. These clay figurines are vivid, colorful and changeable, including ancient costume figures, modern figures and fairy monsters in myths and legends. The production skills of Henan clay figurines have been passed down for hundreds of years, with exquisite craftsmanship and vivid modeling, which are deeply loved by people.
Flower steamed bun, art feast
Huamo is another unique artistic treasure in Henan folk customs. Huamao, as its name implies, is a kind of steamed bread made of wheat flour, but it is not just a kind of food, but a beautiful work of art. The production technology of Huamao in Henan has a long history, which was recorded as early as the Han Dynasty. The shapes of huamo are ever-changing, including flowers, birds, insects, fish, birds and beasts, myths and legends, historical stories and even various scenes in modern life. Every flower steamed bun embodies the heart and blood of a smart woman and is a beautiful landscape in Henan folk culture.
Shadow play, legend of light and shadow
Shadow play is one of the traditional dramas in China. It uses light and shadow as the medium to vividly present the stories of characters on the stage. Henan shadow play has a long history and was popular as early as the Song Dynasty. Henan shadow play has exaggerated modeling, bright colors, vivid characterization and melodious singing, which is deeply loved by the broad masses of the people.
Juting, a folk festival
Lifting the Pavilion is a traditional folk activity in Henan Province and a national intangible cultural heritage. Generally, activities to lift the museum are held on major festivals such as the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival. The team is vast, the gongs and drums are loud and lively. The pavilions are carried by many people and have different shapes, mostly characters or animals in myths and historical stories, as well as various sedan chairs and floats. The museum-lifting activity not only shows the traditional folk skills in Henan, but also reflects the people's yearning for a better life in Henan.
Martial arts, the wind of the Central Plains
Henan is known as the "hometown of central plains martial arts", where many famous martial arts masters and schools have emerged. Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Ji Chuan, Wing Chun and other martial arts schools all originated in Henan. There are many martial arts gymnasiums and styles in Henan, and various martial arts competitions and performances are held every year, which shows the charm of Henan martial arts.
Folk customs in the Central Plains are handed down from generation to generation.
The folk culture in Henan has a long history and is rich and colorful. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of Henan people and an important part of China traditional culture. With the development of the times, Henan folk culture is constantly innovating and inheriting. These unique folk activities are not only the spiritual sustenance of Henan people, but also a bridge connecting the past and the future, adding infinite vitality to the development of Central Plains culture.