Parade scene.
Chen Long, Yu Jiawei, Li Juan
The folk culture parade and exhibition activity to welcome the New Year is a traditional project in the New Year cultural tourism activities in Luding County. On February 11, the second day of the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon folk custom parade with the theme of "Love in Luding and Build a New Era" started lively. The red Luding New Year was full of flavor, and everywhere was filled with a lively and joyful festival atmosphere.
parade scene.
A total of 12 teams from various towns and associations across the county participated in the parade. At about 11 o'clock in the morning, the folk performance teams showed off their unique skills, including the majestic dragon dance, vivid horse lanterns, sonorous and neat waist drums, and skillful and graceful folk dances... They toured along the main streets of Luding County, and then gathered in Lu Dingqiao Square for performances.
parade scene.
Gongs and drums, land boats, big-headed dolls and characters from myths and legends appeared on stage one after another. Xianzi, Guozhuang, and long sleeves danced in an orderly manner; the team playing the role of "Brother Carrying Back" allowed people to relive the memory of the Ancient Tea Horse Road... with a sound In the greeting of "Tashi Delek", the performers expressed their holiday blessings to the onlookers and tourists in their own way. There were applause and cheers at the scene, and people raised their mobile phones to take pictures, leaving these wonderful moments. moment. Everyone felt the "most dazzling folk customs" and celebrated the New Year of the Dragon in the strong New Year atmosphere.
parade scene.
"I am celebrating the New Year in Luding this year. I feel that the atmosphere is very good and I am very happy. I wish the people of Luding a happy new year and may all their wishes come true." Qiao Yuxiu, a citizen of Luding, said. The dancing dragon lanterns, flying colorful flags, melodious strings, and heroic Guozhuang...paint a beautiful picture of the children of all ethnic groups in Luding living a happy life and celebrating the New Year happily, creating a happy atmosphere of the New Year and making people happy. Visitors and friends felt the strong flavor of the New Year.
parade scene.
Image source: Luding County Media Center