On June 23rd, the Yakou Piaose Parade and Food Carnival was held in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province. The event, which spans three days, showcases the Yakou Piaose Intangible Cultural Heritage, a vibrant food market, and the Rice Dream China Chic Market, highlighting the rich cultural heritage, local cuisine, and coastal scenery.
Piaose is an ancient folk-art form that combines elements of drama, magic, acrobatics, music, and dance. It originated in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties in Guangdong, China. Today, it remains an important art form in the southern region of China. Piao refers to floating or soaring, showcasing the beauty of aerial movements, while se (originally meaning decoration) refers to the elaborate and clever disguises used. In the context of Piaose, a group of people push a beautifully decorated"colorful board" with fixed and arranged character figures in artistic poses.
Yakou Piaose Parade originated from the Tang Dynasty's"Shuapusa (Buddha-playing)" ritual customs and has a history of over300 years, dating back to the Qianlong era of the Qing Dynasty. In2008, it was included in the national intangible cultural heritage list. This year's Yakou Piaose Parade kicked off on June23rd with the sound of gongs. Dozens of beautifully adorned boards paraded through the streets, each displaying vibrant colors and elegant designs. The flowing skirts and captivating stories of the boards added a touch of enchantment. Front boards, front gongs, silk parasols, and flags were adorned with intricate Cantonese embroidery, complementing the melodious tunes played by the traditional music band. Dragon dance and lion dance, as well as various folk dances and acrobatics, took turns captivating the audience, attracting tens of thousands of citizens and tourists.
Furthermore, the food market featured over30 booths, inviting local renowned chefs to showcase a variety of Cuiheng's distinctive delicacies, including the signature"Zhishan Clay-pot Rice". The Rice Dream China Chic Market combined elements of China Chic and ancient aesthetics, with over200 Hanfu (traditional clothing of the Chinese Han majority) enthusiasts dressed in traditional attire, creating an immersive experience and photo opportunities.
图集｜中山崖口飘色巡游美食嘉年华启幕
6月23日，崖口飘色巡游美食嘉年华在广东省中山市举行。据悉，活动共设三天，涵盖崖口飘色非遗民俗、缤纷美食市集和稻梦间国潮市集，集中展现翠亨非遗文化、本土美食、滨海风光等。
崖口飘色起源于唐代“耍菩萨”的祭祀民俗，从清朝乾隆年间兴起到现在已经有300多年的历史，并于2008年入选国家级非物质文化遗产名录。今年的崖口飘色巡游于6月23日开启，随着锣声的响起，数十板飘色走街过巷，每版飘色色彩绚丽，玲珑飘逸，走起来裙裾飘飘，故事性十足；头牌、头锣、罗伞、彩旗等上面有精致的粤绣，与八音班奏响的非遗音符相得益彰；舞龙舞狮和各种民间舞蹈杂技轮番上演，现场吸引上万名市民游客观赏。
另外，美食市集设置30多家摊位，邀请多位本地文化名厨助阵，数十种翠亨特色美食以及“至膳煲仔饭”等文创伴手礼集中展示“翠亨味道”。稻梦间国潮市集融合国潮、古风等元素，超200名汉服爱好者盛装出场，营造沉浸式游玩和打卡空间。
文、图｜羊城晚报全媒体记者 林翎 实习生 蔡华海 通讯员 程浩安 李诗冉 陈秀丽
翻译｜刘佳慧
责编 | 王楠
校对 | 赵丹丹
