Yingshan, Sichuan Province: The Spring Festival Celebration of Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)

The steed treads the spring, and the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) is full of love. In the afternoon of March 3, Suishan Square, Yingshan County, Nanchong City, Sichuan Province, was crowded with people and cheered. The 2026 "Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)" performance of Yingshan County was staged here. Intangible cultural relics, singing and dancing feasts, martial arts performances took turns to make their debut. The whole county people gathered together to enjoy folk customs, culture and celebrate the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) Festival in a strong festival atmosphere. Deputy County Mayor You Yuan attended the event and delivered a speech.

In his speech, You Yuan, on behalf of the county government, expressed warm congratulations on the successful holding of the event, expressed sincere thanks to the relevant staff and performers who had carefully prepared and participated, and sent the best wishes of the Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival) to all the people in the county. And we hope that all veteran comrades will continue to leverage their political and experiential advantages, contribute more practical strategies and insightful ideas, and contribute more 'silver haired strength' to the development of Yingshan; I hope that the vast number of cadres and masses will take the event as an opportunity to transform festive celebrations into enthusiasm for work and entrepreneurship, based on their own duties and actively taking action, and demonstrate their responsibilities in their respective fields; I hope that the whole county will persist in using cultural talents and culture to gather strength, boost morale in inheriting and promoting excellent traditional culture, gather into a magnificent force to promote high-quality development, and strive to write a new chapter in the construction of modern mountain camps.

The afternoon sun shone on Suishan Square, and citizens rushed to the scene early. The elderly and children sat in the front row, while young people stood in groups, many holding their phones to record the entire process. When the warm-up music starts, children stand on tiptoe and look towards the stage, while the elderly chat happily. The atmosphere is filled with reunion and celebration.

The exhibition kicked off with the grand intangible cultural heritage program "Lucky Dragon and Lion Dance in Spring Breeze". The brightly colored lion danced and flipped with the drum beats, while the golden dragon hovered and danced in the air, instantly igniting the enthusiasm of the audience. The children clapped their hands excitedly to the rhythm, and some even imitated the movements of the lion. Following that, the intangible cultural heritage program "Mountain Dumplings" appeared, and the actors used lively body language to interpret traditional customs. The unique rhythm and moves made many citizens nod frequently.

Subsequently, performances such as singing and dancing, singing, dancing, and walking shows took turns, featuring both lively and lively youthful melodies as well as heartfelt hymns of the times. The "Best Stage" and "Beautiful Spring Breeze" are full of vitality, while the "Second True Ram" and "Velvet Flower" are gentle and affectionate. The styles of the two runway shows, "Sa" and "Wandering Dance", are completely different, showcasing diverse charm. The martial arts program 'Tai Chi Fei Wu' combines strength and softness, while 'Prosperous Era Drum Dance' is full of momentum. Choral programs such as' Ode to the Red Flag 'and' Motherland 'are passionate and vigorous. The finale,' Six Joint Singing of Red Songs', triggered a grand chorus throughout the venue, pushing the atmosphere to its peak.

Today's program is so rich! Especially the dragon and lion dance, which made the children stare intently, not only feeling the strong New Year flavor, but also allowing traditional culture to take root in the children's hearts, "said Deng Li, a citizen who brought the children to watch the performance with a smile. Liu Yu, a returning young man on the side, said, "The Six Joint Singing of Red Songs is so infectious. Listening to it makes my blood boil. Life is getting better and better now, and we must cherish the present and contribute to the development of our hometown

It is reported that the theme of this activity is "A New Chapter of Making Dreams with One Heart", which is sponsored by the Publicity Department of Yingshan County Party Committee and the County Bureau of Culture, Broadcasting and Tourism. It is organized by the Boxing, Sword, Song and Dance Branch of Yingshan County Old Sports Association and the Tianyi Chorus Art Troupe of Yingshan County Old Sports Association. 17 literary and art programs cover intangible cultural heritage, song and dance, martial arts, chorus and other forms. This "Yuanxiao (Filled round balls made of glutinous rice-flour for Lantern Festival)" art performance not only enriched the spiritual and cultural life of the citizens, inherited the excellent traditional Chinese culture, but also condensed the power of the whole county to build dreams together, so that the citizens felt the unique charm of the traditional festival in a lively and festive atmosphere, and were full of expectations for the bright future of Yingshan. (Peng Chuanheng)