Intangible Cultural Heritage: Danqi Fish Lantern Night Tour, with Schedule
🚩[Anhui Danqi Fish Lantern Travel Guide]
Huizhou Ancient City
🚩[The Origin and Development of Anhui Danqi Fish Lantern]
According to legend, in ancient times, the local area suffered from floods, and the people lived in poverty. To pray for good weather and peace, people created fish lanterns based on the lively image of fish in the water.
In its development history, Danqi fish lanterns have gone through several stages. At first, it may have been a simple handmade item used for spontaneous celebrations by villagers. Over time, the production process was continuously improved, and the performance forms became increasingly rich and diverse.
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Danqi fish lanterns were further developed and became one of the important folk cultural activities in the local area. During festivals, fish lantern performances were lively and attracted many spectators.
In modern times, despite facing various challenges, Danqi fish lanterns have been passed down and protected through the efforts of the local government and folk artists. Today, it is not only a folk performance but also an important symbol of regional culture, attracting many tourists to watch and experience its unique charm.
Origin of fish lanterns: Simply put, it was originally used to harness the power of water to control fires and pray for the safety of the village, away from the threat of fire. Later, it gradually evolved into a folk activity to pray for abundance and prosperity.
Modern cultural connotation: The fish lantern night tour embodies the unique ancestral culture and folk traditions of the Huizhou people and is a brilliant treasure of Huizhou's intangible cultural heritage.
⏰Best viewing time: Usually during major festivals such as the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, and local special festivals, Danqi fish lantern performances are particularly exciting.
❣️Xixinan
🗺️Address: Xixinan Ancient Village, Huizhou District, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
🐟Performance time:
- New Year's Eve: January 28, 11:00 pm - 12:00 am
- Spring Festival: January 30, February 1, February 3, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This place is highly commercialized, and food, accommodation, and transportation are very convenient.
❣️Wangmantian Village
🗺️Address: Wangmantian Village, Shexian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
🐟Performance time: January 13 to January 16, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
This place retains its original characteristics and has a particularly rich cultural heritage.
❣️Zhanqi Village
🗺️Address: Zhanqi Village, Shexian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
🐟Performance time: January 2 to January 18, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Here, visitors have the opportunity to participate in the event and experience its unique fun.
❣️Hongcun
🗺️Address: Hongcun Town, Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
🐟Performance time: January 1, January 14 to January 15, starting at 7:30 pm
This place is also highly commercialized, with complete living facilities.
❣️Other irregular performance locations:
- Huizhou Ancient City: Intersection of Huizhou Road and Xin'an Road, Shexian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
- Yixian Ancient City: No. 71 Zhijie, Yixian County, Huangshan City, Anhui Province
(Danqi Village is very small, so if you want to have a comfortable tour, it is recommended to book accommodation in advance in nearby villages or county towns.)
🍲Food recommendations:
First is stinky mandarin fish, which smells bad but tastes delicious. The fish is tender, and its unique flavor is irresistible.
Don't miss hairy tofu, with its furry appearance, fried until golden brown, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and dipped in sauce, it's absolutely delicious.
Huangshan stewed pigeon, with fresh and delicious soup, tender and flavorful pigeon meat, and rich nutrition.
Wenzheng bamboo shoots, fresh and crispy, are great for stir-frying or stewing in soup.
Huizhou knife board fragrance, salty and delicious, fatty but not greasy.
Jixi rice cake, with various fillings, crispy on the outside, and very satisfying with one bite.
There are also crab shell yellow cakes, crispy and crumbly, with both sweet and salty flavors.
When you come to Huizhou, you must try these delicacies!
⚠️Precautions:
1. Learn about local festival times and performance arrangements in advance to avoid missing exciting performances.
2. Keep warm, especially when watching performances at night.
3. Respect local customs and do not interfere with the normal progress of performances when taking photos.
4. Protect the environment and do not litter.
Come to Anhui and experience the charm of Danqi fish lanterns!