During the May Day holiday, intangible cultural heritages in Guangdong attract more attention．
Jiangmen: Thrilling Choy Lee Fut Kungfu Championship
On April 30th, at the 187th-anniversary celebration of the Xinhui Ancestral Choy Lee Fut Association , the 2023 Choy Lee Fut Kungfu Championship and the 2023 online Kungfu Finals officially kicked off in Jingmei Village, Yamen, Xinhui.
Thrilling Kungfu was performed in the continuous competition, where spirited and agile candidates showed off their skills with punches, kicks and weapons.
This championship and anniversary celebration are beneficial measures for the rural revitalization strategy, further promoting the reputation and influence of Jingmei Village’s Choy Lee Fut Kungfu.
The history and techniques of Choy Lee Fut can be seen everywhere in Jingmei Village, becoming a tourist and cultural attraction. Tourists can visit historical alleys, and ancestral temples, and take photos with vivid Kung Fu wall paintings in the village. They can also watch trainees of Choy Lee Fut practicing in the training hall. Such elements bring an immersive environment for people to experience the culture.
“Martial arts welcome friends like the sea embrace all rivers.” The Xinhui Ancestral Choy Lee Fut Association and representatives from various inheritance bases were invited to compete in the Championship, which has become a learning and communication platform for martial arts enthusiasts.On May 1st, there was also a celebration of the 187th anniversary of the founding of Choy Lee Fut and a seminar on its inheritance and training to promote the development of Choy Lee Fut.
From May 1st to 3rd, the Choy Lee Fut intangible cultural heritage performance will also be staged in Jingmei Village, which means visitors can appreciate the lion dance of Choy Lee Fut.
Shantou: Unprecedented Yingge Dance Festival
Dance Yingge in Shantou! Here comes again the top event in the Spring Festival! An unprecedented Chaoshan Yingge Dance Festival will be held at 2:30 pm on May 1st at the Yingge Square of Chaoshan Historical and Cultural Expo Center . Ten strong teams of thousands of performers including the Puning Nigou Yingge Team, Jiexi Qiankeng Yingge Team and Chaoyang Ximen Women’s Yingge Team will compete on the same stage! Come and watch the women’s Yingge Team’s stunning performance.
Also, it is worth mentioning that the organizer also set up special exhibitions themed by Yingge Dance like the cultural and artistic area, the non-heritage food area, and the tourism area beside the main venue.
Zhuhai: Characteristic “Dou You Hao Shi” market
On April 29th, the “Dou You Hao Shi” cultural market grandly opened in the ancient streets of Doumen, Zhuhai, where visitors can appreciate pale yellow exterior walls, retro colorful carvings, large-span arches and century-old Qilou buildings.
The market will last for 5 days with multiple events including intangible cultural heritage, unique Doumen souvenirs, characteristic flower arrangements, traditional accessories and activities to experience the custom of the Republic of China. What’s more, visitors can try traditional clothing of that period and take photos next to nostalgic 3D murals from the 1980s and 1990s, experiencing the distinct history of the ancient streets of Doumen.
Cai Lifo boxing, English singing and dancing, characteristic markets… Intangible cultural heritage culture in Guangdong has set off an upsurge
During the “May 1st” small holiday, there was a wave of intangible cultural heritage culture all over the province. Various forms of intangible cultural heritage cultural activities connected urban scenic spots to present a cultural feast that citizens and tourists should not miss.
Jiangmen: Thrilling Cai Lifo Martial Arts Championship
On April 30th, on the occasion of the 187th anniversary celebration of the founding of the Xinhui Cai Lifo Ancestor Boxing Association, the 2023 Cai Lifo Martial Arts Championship and the 2023 Cloud Competition Finals officially kicked off in Jingmei Village, Yamen, Xinhui.
The martial arts competition lasted for several hours, and thrilling scenes were staged one after another. The martial arts athletes danced their fists, feet, and weapons. They were all full of energy and flexible in their movements, showing a heroic posture.
This championship and anniversary celebration is a powerful measure to implement the strategy of rural revitalization, to further promote the brand of Cai Lifo martial arts in Jingmei Village, Yamen Town, and to enhance its popularity and influence.
Walking into Jingmei Village, you can see the related history and martial arts of Cai Lifo boxing everywhere along the route, forming a tourist cultural landscape that is gradually becoming a scene. Tourists can visit the historic alleys and ancestral temples, the lifelike Kungfu wall paintings in the village alleys, and appreciate the boxing training of Cai Lifo’s disciples in the training hall… Cai Lifo’s martial arts elements can be seen everywhere, making people immersed in it.
“Meeting all rivers and seas, making friends through martial arts.” This event invited the Xinhui Cai Lifo Ancestor Boxing Association and representatives from various inheritance bases to compete on the same stage, building a learning and exchange platform for martial arts lovers.
On May 1, there will also be a celebration of the 187th anniversary of the founding of Cai Lifo and an inheritance seminar and training class to inherit the spirit of martial arts and promote the vigorous development of Cai Lifo’s martial arts.
From May 1st to 3rd, Cai Lifo’s intangible cultural heritage performance will also be staged in Jingmei Village. Visitors can appreciate the mighty and heroic posture of Cai Lifo’s fist and lion dance.
Shantou: Unprecedented Yingge Song Festival
The tide rises in Shantou, dancing English songs. The “Top Stream” of Spring Festival culture is coming again! An unprecedented Chaoshan Yingge Festival will be held at Yingge Plaza, Chaoshan History and Culture Expo Center at 2:30 pm on May 1st. Puning Nigou English singing team, Jiexi County Qiankeng English singing team, Chaoyang Ximen women’s English singing team… At that time, there will be ten strong teams competing against each other, a performance with thousands of people is once in a lifetime, and there will also be women’s English singing teams who are soaring out of the sky, etc. You come to reward.
It is worth mentioning that the organizer also set up a special cultural and art exhibition area for English singing and dancing, an intangible cultural heritage food exhibition area and a tourism resource exhibition area on the side of the main venue.
Zhuhai: “Douyouhaoshi” special market opened grandly
Light yellow exterior walls, retro colorful carvings, super-long-span arches, century-old arcade buildings… On April 29, the “Douyouhao Market” cultural characteristic market was grandly opened in Doumen Old Street, Zhuhai.
The event will last for 5 days, and the event covers many categories such as intangible cultural heritage folk customs, Doumen characteristic souvenirs, characteristic flower art, the experience of the Republic of China, and traditional ornaments. The site also provides a costume experience of the Republic of China. Visitors can leave moving pictures next to the nostalgic 3D murals of the 1980s and 1990s, and feel the distinctive imprint of the times in Doumen Old Street.
Article｜Yangcheng Evening News all-media reporter Zhou Xinyi
Figure｜Provided by the organizer
Editor in charge | Wang Nan