Traditional folk customs in Lincheng Town

(1) Lingaojiao From the north gate of Lincheng, drive north along the flat asphalt road for about 10 minutes to reach the famous "Lingaojiao". The seawater beaches, white sails, blue sky, white clouds, lighthouses, green shades and tourists here are woven into a rich tropical seaside style. The sea water is crystal clear and has no peculiar smell; the seabed is flat, the sand is clean and mudless, and as soft as a blanket; the golden beach is like an endless golden ribbon set on the seaside, and when viewed from a height, it looks like a crescent moon setting. Between the sea and green woods. The promontory is surrounded by the sea on three sides. At the top of the promontory, there is a natural tide-blocking embankment more than 200 meters long that stretches straight into the sea. The ancients called it "the fairy guides the way." There are two bays in the cape, the one in the east is called Dapeng Bay and the one in the west is called Longhao Bay. The two bays have two different personalities. Longhao Bay is a natural haven with calm seas all year round; Dapeng Bay is known as the "Autumn Waves of the South China Sea" because of the howling sea breeze and roaring waves of huge waves every autumn. . On September 9, 1998, Xu Shijie, the former Secretary of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee, visited here and was impressed by the magnificence of the scenery. He wrote: "Ling Gao spreads its wings and flies, its wings sweep across the green waves. The huge waves of the East China Sea welcome the rising sun, and the West Bay looks like The poem reflects the slanting light in the mirror. The "Lingaojiao" area has endless ancient sand dunes and beacon tower ruins every five kilometers. Hainan's early trade with the mainland, Bodun Port and Qionghai Customs, were also in the hinterland of "Lingaojiao". Lingao Lighthouse is one of the most eye-catching highlights in "Lingao Cape". The tower is a strait navigation aid for ships entering and exiting the west entrance of the Qiongzhou Strait. It was built in the 15th year of Guangxu's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1893) and was manufactured by the French. The tower body is a red and white round wrought iron cylinder, 22 meters high. The tower was originally maintained and managed by the South China Sea Fleet. In 1982, it was taken over by the Haikou Navigation Beacon Office of the Hainan Maritime Safety Administration. In May 1997, the International Association of Navigation Aids to Navigation (1ALA) listed Lingao Lighthouse as one of the "One Hundred Historical Relics Lighthouses in the World". To commemorate the protection of world cultural relics, the State Post Bureau issued "Lingao Lighthouse" as a special stamp, and held a stamp launch ceremony at Lingaojiao on May 18, 2002. On April 17, 1950, the 40th Army of the Chinese People's Liberation Army landed here to liberate Hainan Island. To commemorate this great feat, the Hainan Provincial People's Government erected a "monument of passion" next to Dapeng Bay where the Liberation Army landed in 1995. It is like a divine soldier descending from the sky, making people awe-inspiring; it is like a hunting flag, leading people forward; it is like a frequent horn, urging people to forge ahead. In recent years, the Lingao government has also built the "Liberation Hainan Landing Memorial Hall" here to let people remember history forever. "Lingaojiao" has enriched its content and enhanced its charm. The number of tourists is increasing day by day, and it has become a hot spot on Hainan Island. (2) Bairen Beach

"Bairen Beach" is located about four kilometers northeast of Lincheng. The Wenlan River winds around the mountains and collects water from thousands of springs. It is cut into several tributaries by numerous stone peaks and pours into the sea. The water on the beach was turbulent, and the noisy sound of the water could be heard for miles. The steep walls on both sides of the bank are like being chopped down, and against the background of green leaves and green water, they look like a natural Chinese painting. The beach is dotted with strange rocks and strange rocks. Legend has it that this is the relic that Lin Daojiu, a celebrity from Lingao, used the "fixing talisman" to "freeze" Tian Feipo's magical duck to die in the Wenlan River. No wonder, when the beach water level drops, they emerge from the water. Some seem to stretch their necks and shout, some seem to spread their wings and want to fly, some seem to stretch their legs and want to run... They are various and breathtaking. This may also be a kind of reward given to mankind by nature's creation. "Bairen Beach" is one of the eight scenic spots in Lingao. Throughout the ages, many literati and celebrities from all over the world have set foot here to enjoy the scenery. They all marveled at it, wrote poems and inscriptions, and carved stones to commemorate it. There are 18 inscriptions in the Ming and Qing Dynasties alone, and 106 sentimental poems by celebrities from past dynasties. It is a rare group of cliff stone inscriptions in our province. In 1962, Tian Han, the famous Chinese dramatist and poet, came here to visit and happily wrote a poem that has been handed down from generation to generation: "There is a whip stationed at the head of Bairen Beach, and the rocks are flying and thundering. The waves are vast, and the dam and weir of the power station are about to be strengthened." Heli learned about the past, and moved the mountains and reclaimed the sea to look at the present. At that time, the two sides of the strait were full of flowers, and the autumn pavilions sang water lotuses. "At the end of 1969, the Bairentan Hydropower Station was completed and generated electricity, and the pearls were scattered all over the land. The mountains are verdant, the water is beautiful, and the Wenlan River has long been "full of fragrant forests on both sides." If Mr. Tian is still alive and visits his old place, how will he praise you - "Bairen Beach"! (3) Viyaling Stone and Gaoshan Temple

Gaoshanling Piyaling Stone "Viyaling Stone" is located on the top of Viya Mountain 191 meters above sea level in the northwest of Lincheng. When people come to the foot of the mountain, they have to climb branches and vines, make twists and turns, walk through the winding goat intestine path, and then climb up the bluestone steps to reach the "Viya Lingshi".

According to "Zhengde Qiongtai Chronicles": "In the second year of Jianwu in the Han Dynasty, the Wang family from Qingzhou lived in the south village of the city. The eldest son was named Qi, and the second son was named Lu. They hunted with Wang Jujie from the city in the mountains. When they were tired, they rested on a stone and prayed for it. Hey, Jujie cited three swords and was puzzled. He prayed: "I am the great god Viya. I hide in this stone room. From now on, I can make three pure white animals and sacrifice them one after another for three years." After saying this, the gods and humans are separated, and Lu and Jujie return. The people of Muzhi made sacrifices as scheduled, and later generations knew that people are gods because of stones, and mountains are named after gods." This is the origin of "Viya Lingshi". Because of this legend, temples were built to offer sacrifices in the first year of Mudai Yanyou (1314). In the third year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1370), the mountain god was granted the title of "Xian Yinghou". In the 42nd year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1614), Zhang Hongyi, the county magistrate, built an official pavilion at the foot of the ridge. In the 16th year of Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1677), monk Dongming raised funds to build a shrine beside the altar. In the 10th year of Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1830), Dong Fan, the county magistrate, built the temple on the mountain and named it Gaoshan Temple. The "Tianchi" in front of the temple is like a bright realm hanging high on the top of the mountain. For many years, it has been flooded but not swollen, and drought has not dried out. Why, did Lord Vyasa appear?

Gaoshanling Alpine Temple The "Gaoshan Temple" has been famous all over the world since ancient times, with constant visitors from all ages, and cigarette smoke lingering in the temple all year round. On the left side of the temple stands the inscription "The God of Gaoshan Viya's Prayers for Rain Are Answered" written by Fan Cun, the official of the Yuan Dynasty. New Zealand historian Lu Yu and Alley once visited this place for research. Tian Han, the famous Chinese dramatist and poet, climbed to the top of the mountain in 1962 and had a panoramic view of Lincheng, the huge waves of the Beibu Gulf, the white sails riding the wind, the rural farmhouses, and the vast forest... He was filled with emotions and left behind "Beibu Gulf Head" The clouds are treacherous, and the waves are rushing on the high corner." 1. Lingao Puppet Show

Lingao Puppet Show is among the flowers of literature and art in my country. Lingao Puppetry stands out for its artistic feature of "acting with puppets" and is listed among the first batch of national-level non-performing puppet shows. Material cultural heritage protection project. Lingao Puppet Show originated in the Southern Song Dynasty, carrying the social civilization of Lingao along the way, and is a brand in the spiritual home of Lingao. Lincheng owns Lingao County Puppet Troupe, Dazhong Puppet Troupe and Nanjiang Puppet Troupe. It is the direct guardian and inheritor of Lingao Puppetry, with nearly 1,000 performances every year and an audience of about 250,000 people. 2. Eight-note cup dance. The eight-note cup dance combines the "eight notes" of suona, coconut shell, flute, qinqin, banhu, sanxian, throat pipe and erhu with the small cup, small plate and small bowl held by the dancer. The sound of cymbals and gongs blending together during the performance is very distinctive and interesting. The dance chapters are: "Double Dragons Going to the Sea", "Horse Turning Teng", "Flying Swallows on Both Sides" and "Sunflower Style". The music tunes include: "Nan Xing", "Nan Ling", "Two Fo Mountains" and "Yi Ding Jin". There are five eight-tone cup and pan dance teams in Lincheng, which perform on birthdays, festivals, further studies, weddings, New Year greetings and other special occasions. 3. Folk music In the long-term social life and productive labor, the masses have created a batch of folk music with local characteristics, such as Long Live Song, Narcissus, Fu Lu Shou, Nan Xing, Nan Ling, Gui Diao, Shuang Fei Yan, Meng Wait. Lincheng folk bands often play to entertain themselves and soothe the soul.

Leaving enough space for activities and creating a leisure culture is a major feature of the developing Lincheng. There is a vast sports square in the east of the city and a lighted stadium with more than 3,000 seats, where various sports are often competed; there is a cultural park in the north of the city, with green lawns and rows of landscape trees. The open-air theater can accommodate tens of thousands of people. Every night, there are songs, dances, and band performances, modern, traditional, and colorful. This is a stage that never closes, greatly enriching the cultural activities of city residents. . The long embankments on both sides of the Wenlan River are about four kilometers long. Every morning, silver whiskers flutter here and the Great Sword shines here...