What does Maoxian Chibusu mean?

Maoxian County is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Leshan City, Sichuan Province. Chibusu is a sacrificial activity in the traditional folk culture of the place. It is said that Chibusu has a history of more than 400 years and is known as one of the cultural business cards of Maoxian County. Every year from the fifth to the fifteenth day of May, local people hold a grand Chibusu event. Under its influence, Maoxian County gradually became known to the world.

It is said that Chibusu was held to commemorate two martyrs who sacrificed their lives heroically. They fought and died to save the people and later turned into gods, so the traditional activity of Chibusu came into being. During the process of Chibusu, local people will pray to gods for blessings, praying that the disaster will disappear and their families will be happy and safe. At the same time, Chibusu is also a carrier for local people to inherit culture and trace their roots.

Chibusu in Maoxian County is one of the cultural heritages of the local people, reflecting the historical and cultural precipitation of the area and the integration of different ethnic cultures. The mythical stories and folk cultural content contained in Chibusu not only reflect the religious beliefs and lifestyle of the people in Maoxian County, but also provide valuable historical and cultural materials for future generations. The protection and inheritance of Chibusu in Maoxian County are of great significance for promoting the development of cultural tourism and promoting the prosperity of local economy.