The folk activity of splashing water on the sea in Hanjiang Town is unique to the whole country and even the world (data photo)

On May 8, the reporter learned from Quanzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism that the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has recently launched 82 national rural tourism boutique routes that are "free in the countryside at the age of four", opening the new year's "four seasons of good scenery in the countryside" route, leading tourists into rural homes at different seasons, feeling the enduring cultural charm, and experiencing the four seasons of life aesthetics. There are three routes selected in Fujian Province, one of which is the "Dragon Boat Festival style and sea silk Quanzhou" trip in Quanzhou.

Experience "China's Most Local Folk Festival"

According to the relevant person in charge of Quanzhou Culture and Tourism Bureau, the route of "Dragon Boat Festival Scenery and Seasilk Quanzhou" connects Shishi Hanjiang Town - Shishi Shili Ten Mile Gold Coast - Quanzhou Anpingqiao Scenic Area (National 4A Scenic Area) - Jinjiang Wulin Traditional Village (National 4A Scenic Area) and other scenic spots, where you can enjoy the beautiful coastal scenery, taste authentic Dragon Boat Festival food, experience folk customs, sea cruising ceremony Dragon boat racing, water splashing on the sea, duck catching on the sea, gun city attack, "wordy" and other special activities.

Highlight 1 of the route: The folk activity of splashing water on the sea in the town of Shishi Hanjiang is a unique Dragon Boat Festival activity in southern Fujian, and also a unique activity of splashing water on the sea in the whole country and the world. It has been passed down for nearly 300 years and has become a unique cultural custom of crossing Fujian and Taiwan. Since its inception in 2007, the Fujian Taiwan Cross cultural Festival and the Hanjiang Sea Water Splashing Festival have been held for 17 consecutive times, and their influence has continued to increase. They have been included in the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage lists by the State Council, key projects of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, key support projects of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and the theme activities of "Our Festival - Dragon Boat Festival" by the Central Civilization Office, It is also rated as "China's most local folk festival", which not only inherits the ancient elements of the Central Plains culture, but also integrates the characteristics of marine culture, and has a far-reaching impact on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Route highlight 2: During the Dragon Boat Festival, Anhai held the Jinjiang (Anhai) Dragon Boat Festival Folk Tourism and Culture Festival, and held special activities such as "catching ducks on the water" and "wordy" in Anpingqiao Scenic Area. The "wordy and loquacious dance", also known as lotus picking, is a traditional folk dance of stepping on the street performed during the Dragon Boat Festival, which originated from the "exorcism" of ancient Quanzhou and the "lotus picking dance team" of the Tang and Song dynasties. When picking lotus, one should sing the "lotus picking song", and almost every word of the song should be followed by one "wordy". As time passed, the activity of picking lotus was also called "wordy".

Highlight 3 of the route: During the Dragon Boat Festival, "catching ducks on water" is said to be Zheng Chenggong's training program for training sailors. Duck hunters need to walk barefoot through long bamboo poles, open the cage hanging on the top of the pole, release the ducks, and then jump into the water to catch ducks.

Visit "Traditional Chinese Villages"

Hanjiang Town is located in the northeast coastal highlight of Shishi, adjacent to Baogai Town in the southwest, Xiangzhi Town in the east, Yongning Town in the south, and Hanjiang Village where the town government is located. It is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese. The total area is 34.38 square kilometers, and the coastline is 17 kilometers long. It has jurisdiction over 19 administrative villages and 50000 ton ports (national first-class ports), and has two world cultural heritage sites (Liusheng Pagoda in the Song Dynasty and Linluandou in the Tang Dynasty).

The coastline of the Shili Gold Coast stretches for several kilometers. The water is clear and the sand is fine, and the scenery is very healing. Due to the steady wind and waves in the sea area and the gentle tide, the Gold Coast has become a favorite choice for leisure and entertainment among urban people.

Anpingqiao Scenic Spot is located in Anhai Town, Jinjiang City and Shuitou Town, Nan'an City. It is a national 4A scenic spot. Anping Bridge was built in the eighth year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (AD 1138). It is also called "Wuli Bridge" because its body is nearly five miles. In 1961, it was announced by the State Council as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. In 2021, it was listed as a heritage site of "Quanzhou: the World Marine Trade Center of Song and Yuan Dynasties China".

Wulin Traditional Village, located in Xintang Street, Jinjiang City, was built in the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. It is a national 4A tourist attraction, rated as "National Rural Tourism Key Village", "Chinese Traditional Village", and also known as "Overseas Chinese Architecture Museum" and "Experiential Minnan Overseas Chinese Culture Holiday Destination".

The authentic Dragon Boat Festival food is waiting for you to taste

Following this route, tourists can taste authentic Dragon Boat Festival food and explore the secrets of handicrafts. Such a journey is not only a cultural feast, but also a baptism of the soul, allowing tourists to leave unforgettable memories of the Dragon Boat Festival in the blend of tradition and modernity.

Specialty food: Minnan Alkali Dumplings, Herbal Tea, Niangrao Colorful Cake, Bamboo Shoot Jelly, Cuisine Rice, Tiehoof Beef Soup, Peanut Soup, Meat Dumplings, Fried Buns, Taro Balls, etc.

Quanzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism reminds that tourists should know the weather and safety conditions around the line in advance before traveling, and reasonably arrange their itinerary. Pay attention to the weather change and early warning and forecasting information in time during the tour, carefully participate in high-risk tourism projects, do not participate in tourism projects without formal qualifications, and do not travel to areas that are not officially open and lack security. (Wang Jinzhi, a journalist of Quanzhou Evening News Financial Media)