The City Celebration Shakes Up | The Fading Culture - Bajia Jiang

When I saw this community event, I immediately came to my mind because of the relationship with my hometown, a celebration activity that I often have the opportunity to participate in - circumnavigation. Have you ever seen the Eight Generals? Maybe not, but you should often see "8+9" on the Internet. The head is an important part of Taiwan's traditional culture, and various countries also have parades similar to the head, such as traditional festivals in Japan. . There are more than 20 types of home generals in the ranks of frontrunners, and eight generals are only one of them.
However, today's newspapers, online forums, and even major search engines are full of negative news and news. It is difficult for the general public to have an in-depth understanding of the news. The relevant information can only be obtained from the news media. Eight companies will create stereotypes, and these stereotypes will be classified as "8+9" mentioned above.

Eight generals are like policemen in the underworld, responsible for catching ghosts, exorcising plagues, and also working to relieve fortunes and pray for peace, and to suppress evil spirits in Anzhai.

Because the next morning at 4.5 o'clock in the morning, I will leave for incense, so I started to open my face (paint my face) the night before I left for the army.

"Opening the face" is one of the eight master generals. After opening his face, he cannot eat meat. In order to prevent ghosts and ghosts from seeing that he is played by a human being, he cannot talk or laugh at will. During the performance, he is given power and meaning by gods. very important.

Thinking of getting up so early the next day and spending a whole day in the sun, every time I just think about it, I can't bear it. The performers range from elementary school to high school. Before I opened my face, I thought they were just naughty. children, but after opening their faces, they are not only playing gods, but more like representing gods. It is really admirable to see their dedicated performances.

The performers are not afraid of the sun, and they are dedicated to the performance. The crowd watching is also quite enthusiastic. The nearby stores also came out to watch and take pictures, and there are even many people live streaming!

Between the march at home or the start of the formation exercise, the idle people are not allowed to pass through the formation, destroying the formation, but seeing this magnificent performance, I think not many people dare to break in.

The main content of the performance is to capture ghosts and ghosts, take eight-character steps when marching, and swing instruments to create power, strengthen the lineup, and produce shocking power.

Usually the trip around the border takes a whole day from morning to night. There are many crowds on the way, and many businesses will come here specially. There will also be temples or activities that provide free food or drinks, which is very lively.

With the large number of entertainment activities brought about by the progress of modern technology, the changes in cultural habits and the general prejudice in society, the status of the family will be reduced in the folk culture. It's really not easy for young people to be young, and it is even more difficult to stigmatize family members from the outside world.
The original intention of the family general is good. In addition to serving the gods when circling the border, it can also strengthen the body and health, and contact the local feelings and unite the local consciousness. Don't let it become a passing culture.
We also look forward to the end of the epidemic as soon as possible, so that we can experience the "lively" again.

That's right, the minions' hometown is a small church, so there are many opportunities to come into contact with the border crossing activities. After seeing the activities, I want to say that maybe I can try to write about it. This is the first time to write this kind of article, the novice is on the road, please include a lot of XD