Art and Culture | On the evening of February 27, the 2026 “Chase the Dragon”folk cultural event officially began in Dongyuan County, marked by the ceremonial lighting of the fire. This provincial-level intangible cultural heritage tradition, with a history of several centuries, once again staged a spectacular folk celebration—where flying sparks and traditional craftsmanship created a scene that feels timeless. As an important expression of Hakka culture, the “Chase the Dragon”ritual is not only a ceremony for prayers and blessings, symbolizing hopes for favorable weather and prosperity, but also a cultural bond that strengthens community unity and social cohesion. #artandculture

2月27日晚，随着一声嘹亮的“点火”号令，2026年东源县“追龙”民俗活动在此正式开启。这项承载数百年历史的省级非物质文化遗产，以星火为韵、以匠心为魂，再次上演了一场穿越时空的民俗盛宴。作为客家文化的重要载体，“追龙”不仅是祈福、希望风调雨顺的仪式，更是促进团结、增强社会凝聚力的强力黏合剂。

翻译：雷亚会（实习）

审校：罗洁

终审：王予湉