What is Changzhi’s social fire?

Changzhi’s Shehuo is a three-day traditional temple fair held in Nanchui Ancient Town in Changzhi City on the 19th day of the second lunar month.

The entire Shehuo in Changzhi is composed of flag team, gong and drum team, yangko team, pile carrying, colorful bars, ancient silver tower, Shangdang Bayinhui and Cheshehuo. The activities include the sale of local specialty snacks, farm tools, and farm daily necessities, as well as legal, moral, and health promotions. There are also social activities such as makeup-carrying, pole-fighting, Yangko dance, floats (car stories, colorful buildings), and dramas with local village characteristics. Fire show.

The significance of Shehuo:

Since the Tang and Song Dynasties, there has been a saying that "Nancui Street is three miles long, and there is a Guanyin Hall in one mile". Temple fairs have a long history. There are definite records and researches on the murals in the tombs of generals from the Song Dynasty excavated in Nanchui Village, which contain descriptions of social fires at temple fairs. With the changes of dynasties and the exchange and evolution of cultures in various historical periods, the content of Shehuo has different symbols and meanings in each era.

Today, it has a richer form and connotation, but the essence and culture have not changed. In order to activate the life of villagers and mobilize the enthusiasm and motivation of the people to strive for a well-off society. This year's traditional temple fair social fire activities on the 19th day of the second lunar month have given new content on the basis of inheritance and protection, highlighting the revitalization of rural folk culture and art, and actively guiding and organizing villagers to carry out cultural performances.