If the Mid-Autumn Festival is synonymous with reunion, then the Spring Festival is a little more lively on the basis of reunion. During the Spring Festival, in addition to reuniting at home to experience the Spring Festival Gala, family outings in groups during the first few days of the new year seem to add a new year flavor and a lively atmosphere, which is also a good memory for the family.
This year we chose to travel on the third day of the Lunar New Year, and the destination was set at Kaili Xiasi, which is quite historic and cultural. A friend recommended this place before. It is said that there will be activities during the Chinese New Year, so we can't wait to go there during the Spring Festival holiday. It is recommended that the friends who are going to book the accommodation and check the traffic route in advance. If you want to take pictures like me, you can just carry a small and light camera. There is no need to carry "long guns and short guns" to increase the burden on yourself. After all, if you play The most important thing is to relax and have fun.
On the day we went, there was a parade of champions. Tourists first couplet couplets with the staff under the archway, and then they can participate in the parade of champions. At that time, tourists were so enthusiastic that we were all on the outermost circle and had no chance. Throughout the parade, as long as you follow the parade, you can experience a complete champion row. The scene was very lively, and the parade costumes were also very diverse and exquisite. There are officials in court uniforms, guards holding quiet and avoiding plaques, as well as servants and maidservants, large and small.
We watched the ceremonial "Point Champion" in Lusheng Square. The reading of the imperial decree on the spot made people feel inexplicably sacred as a student. Then in Yangming Academy, the children participated in the imperial examination interaction, and if they participated in the examination and won, they could get the Four Treasures of the Study with the logo of Xiasi distributed by the champion. It can be regarded as a good fortune for the children's New Year. During the Zhuangyuanxing event, you can also go to Yuwang Palace to listen to operas and taste tea. I thought it was the favorite of the elderly, but I didn't expect children to like it too. Go to the Marriage Room on Wharf Street to watch the No. 1 Scholar get married. The activities are rich in content and the tourists are very interested. Finally, follow the mighty crowd to pick up the official hall and send the champion. The activity of the whole champion row is over.
I heard from the locals that this event was because of Xia Tonghe, one of the only two literary champions in Guizhou history, and the first person in Chinese history to obtain the dual status of champion and foreign student. He is from Majiang County, so when he rushed for the exam and came back, he always went in and out by boat from Xiasi. And this is to restore the scene of the number one scholar visiting the ancient town at that time. This time, the scene of the champion row really brought people back to the glory days of the champion. Thinking about it now, it is much more low-key to just pull a banner for the champion.
On the third day of the Lunar New Year, I experienced the scenery, delicious food and festive activities. The whole family was very satisfied with my arrangement. Just the day before we went, Xiasi held a dog-themed event. It was a pity that I, the leader of the dog family, did not see it. Kaili Xiasi has many and exquisite activities during the Spring Festival. It is said that there will be a lantern festival during the Lantern Festival, which is expected to be more lively. While retaining so many traditional historical cultures and ethnic folk customs, it can also be combined with modern development. It is really worth admiring. Even if it is not the Spring Festival, the unique architectural culture and folk customs there are enough to make your trip worthwhile.