I think every hometown dish is full of endless love. Perhaps thousands of years later, they will still be passed down from generation to generation because of people's love, until forever, forever...

Whether it is a wanderer who has been away from his hometown for a long time, or people who are in his hometown, as long as they talk about it, Hometown food must be full of praise.

I remember one time, we went to a restaurant out of town for dinner, and the waiter enthusiastically recommended several local specialties to us. She introduced us eloquently, her eyebrows were dancing, her face was full of energy, and she seemed to have endless things to say.

Later, the dishes came. It was an ordinary, simple dish but it had a unique taste. After eating, something slowly sank into my heart, warm... …

Nowadays, every place has special dishes. Some of them are famous all over the world, even world-famous, but some are just inconspicuous dishes from a small place. However, in my mind, they are all the same, with a unique taste that is unforgettable. These dishes have a history that belongs to them and are unique, just like the genes we have. Most of them have been handed down from ancient times under the protection of people, spanning the tunnel of time, going through hundreds or even thousands of years of vicissitudes... , you can also contribute

In an instant, I understood, I understand why my heart feels warm after eating this dish, because there is love in this dish! People protect it with love and let it be passed down through the ages; chefs use love and enthusiasm to cook them again. Everyone injects their love for their hometown into the dish, making it fragrant and delicious.

I think every hometown dish is full of endless love. Maybe thousands of years later, they will still be passed down from generation to generation because of people's love, until forever, forever... Festival: It is the same as the whole country. During the New Year, we eat dumplings, set off firecrackers, post Spring Festival couplets, visit each other and so on. After watching the New Year's Eve in the evening, we have to eat dumplings.

Food: Specialties——Dangdangdang~~~~sauerkraut. This is not available anywhere else. Just buy a lot of cabbage at the beginning of winter (there are also kohlrabi, but not as delicious as cabbage~), wash it quickly, put it in a jar, sprinkle it with salt, and seal it. Until about a month. Northeastern people love to eat stew. Because the weather is cold. There are also ginseng and deer antlers. This is a special feature~ Northeastern dishes are large in size and rich in flavor. There are also mushrooms and wild vegetables. Northeastern people like to eat noodles and raw vegetables dipped in miso. Dumplings are my favorite. Various fillings. There are also butcher dishes. Such as blood sausage. Pig-killing dishes must be made from freshly killed pigs.

Life: Use chrysanthemum as bedding. It is both warm and can be used to prevent moisture. After dinner, the elderly like to gather together and dance yangko. Also watch the duo. "I would rather give up a meal than two people." Northeastern people are outgoing and affectionate. Changchun was also rated as "the most humane city". Let me think about something else... In fact, I am from Changchun...

Diet: eat stews, like spicy food (influenced by Russia and due to climate reasons, the taste is hot and sour), pickled Vegetables, such as sauerkraut, spicy cabbage (pickled spicy cabbage is similar to Korean food), and the Northeast is famous for its large dumplings.

In terms of leisure culture: Yangko dancing, performing and watching Errenzhuan, and Northeastern sketches (which together with Southern sketches form two major genres in my country, the Northeastern one has become the mainstream at present).

Northeast Erernzhuan, historically known as: Xiaoyangge, Double Wanyi, Bengbeng, also known as: Singing Danzi, Ji Opera, Guokou, Double Bianqu, Fengliu, Spring Song, Banban Opera , Northeastern local opera, etc. It is one of the folk arts of singing and dancing native to Northeast China that evolved from Northeast folk songs. Erezhuan is a walking-singing folk art that is popular in the three provinces of Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang and the three leagues and one city in eastern Inner Mongolia.

Although Errenzhuan occasionally has some vulgar words and actions, it still has a very high artistic level and ornamental value. Therefore, the famous modern esthetician Wang Chaowen commented on Ernzhuan this way: She is like an innocent, lively, naughty, clever, shrewd and even a little wild girl. She is both beautiful and self-respecting. She can also be said to be a rose with thorns.

Errenzhuan embodies the essence of Northeastern folk songs, folk dances and oral literature. It is a folk art with strong local color that is popular in Northeast China and has a history of more than 300 years. It is the most popular folk culture in the cultural life of Northeastern people. In the Northeast, people ranging from 70 to 80-year-olds to children of several years old can sing a few songs, such as "The Second Sister Wang Misses Her Husband", "The Romance of the West Chamber", "Zhu Bajie Carrying His Wife on His Back", "Two People Turning Little Hats", etc. Singing duet is almost an innate instinct of Northeastern people, and it is a culture passed down from generation to generation of Northeastern people. It has long been deeply loved by the people in Northeast China, especially the farmers.

The language of Errenzhuan's songs is easy to understand, humorous and full of life. The original Errenzhuan was performed by artists performing Yangko during the day and singing Northeastern folk tunes (commonly known as "Xiaoyang") at night. Later, with the increase of residents in the pass and the long-term cultural exchanges between various places, the connotation of Errenzhuan was greatly enriched.

On the basis of the original Northeastern Yangge and Northeastern folk songs, it also absorbed various art forms such as Lotus Falls, Northeastern Dagu, Taiping Drum, Overlord Whip, Hebei Bangzi, Donkey Shadow Puppets and folk jokes. At the same time, it also incorporated some tunes and folk music from other singing forms. Xiao singing gradually evolved, so the performance forms and singing styles are very rich. There is a popular saying among the people that "I would rather give up a meal than pass it on for two people", which shows the profound influence of "Er Renzhuan" on the masses. It can be said that Errenzhuan best embodies the pursuit of artistic beauty by the working people of Northeast China.

Errenzhuan originally originated from local culture. In the past, the cultural life in the northeastern rural areas was very poor. In the fields, in a random open space, a man and a woman could sing happily without any props. Errenzhuan Bringing joy to the silent mountain village. Those actions such as throwing handkerchiefs, spinning fans, flirting with each other, and singing are all a kind of venting and randomness. Northeastern people are born strong. In the past, they relied on nomadic herding or fishing and hunting to survive. Their bohemian character allowed people to talk about sex without hesitation. The winter in the Northeast is very long, and farmers have no choice but to sit on the bed and gossip. At this time, "meaty jokes" become the ingredients for their jokes. Therefore, there were many "eating" and "eating" in Errenzhuan before liberation. The actors spoke freely on the stage, and "eating" and "pink words" were flying all over the place to attract the audience. Some people even say that Errenzhuan is a local and authentic "farm dish" and a reflection of Northeastern folk customs. If Errenzhuan loses its sexual culture and loses its "crudeness" and "vulgarity", Errenzhuan will lose its vitality and lose its vast rural market, and it cannot be called Errenzhuan.

The duo is sung by two men ("bottoms") and two women ("tops"). as props. The basic tunes include "Wen Keke", "Wu Keke", "Trumpet Brand", "Dajiujia", "Siping Tune", "Shisan Ke", "Hongliuzi", "Hu Hu Tune", "Xiao Hu Tune" "Rolling over", "Dabei Tune", etc. Frequently performed programs include "Fighting Birds", "Selling Lines", "Yin Gong Bao", "Ancient City", "Blue Bridge", "West Chamber", "Baqiao", "Shuangsuo Mountain", "Huarong Road", " "Visiting the Palace", "Reporting Number", "Compensating Sister", "Pao Dao", "Zenyu Temple", "Yang Bajie's Spring Tour", etc.

The original Errenzhuan is called the "yellow" Errenzhuan, and the modified Errenzhuan is called the "green" Errenzhuan. But people from the Northeast believe that the most eye-catching part of Errenzhuan is the word "lang". The slightly erotic jokes are superbly performed in Errenzhuan. They are direct, hot and uninhibited, and will make you, a newcomer, stunned and blushing. I secretly exclaimed and grinned knowingly. When you laugh, you are completely relaxed. The audience in the audience reveals the true side of their lives in the laughter. Er Er Zhuan does not hide its complete entertainment spirit.

The performance methods of Errenzhuan can be roughly divided into three types. One is a form of duet in which two people disguise themselves as one ugly person, singing, singing and dancing at the same time. This is a veritable "two-person turn"; one is a form where one person sings and dances at the same time, which is called "singing out"; and there is another type. , actors appear on the stage in various roles to sing, which is called "drawing opera"; the accompaniment instruments are mainly erhu, banhu, suona, and electronic keyboard.

The performance techniques of Errenzhuan actors are said to be "four skills and one unique skill". The "four skills" include singing, speaking, pretending, and dancing; the "one skill" refers to stunts performed with handkerchiefs, fans, big boards and other props. The first of the four skills is "singing", which is high-pitched and prosperous, humorous, and pays attention to taste, tone and strength; "speaking" refers to speaking, mostly using lively folk language, mainly gags, and is witty and flexible; "pretending" refers to speaking It refers to the way in which characters are played to express their emotions through form, and the fake is confused with the real one. It pays attention to "two people play one role, and they are not distracted", "one person plays multiple roles, and the people are not distracted"; and "dance" is even more unique, with shoulder skills, waist skills, The footwork is very distinctive, especially the wrist skills, including wrist flat, wrist turn, wrist flick, wrist press, wrist wrap, wrist shake, etc., which are all amazing. The "one unique skill" of the two-person dance is the handkerchief flower and the fan flower. This part is similar to the Northeastern Yangge. The dancer holding a big board in his right hand and a swing in his left hand can dance "willows swayed by the wind", "immortal picking beans", "golden dragon coiling jade pillar", "black tiger coming out of the mountain", "golden rat returning to its hole", " Twist your head and brain" and other difficult movements.

Before liberation, folk artists were invited to form groups during the slack season. Most of them were "singing camps" and singing was performed at night. Three to five days later, ask the local squire to be the "Qitou" and "Qi Qian" or "Qi Liang" (that is, collect money or grain) from each household. A few of them go to towns and cities to "shop around", perform in large car shops, and "give money" to the audience (mostly tourists) during the performance.

After liberation, the people's government cared about and supported the prosperity and development of Errenzhuan. It organized training classes for old Errenzhuan artists and training classes for new students. It invited old artists to teach their skills to students and organized Errenzhuan artists to observe each other, especially the popular Errenzhuan in recent years. Popular singing and electroacoustic instruments have also been incorporated into Errenzhuan, gradually evolving into a comprehensive folk art form now, with more enriched performance forms and singing styles. The continuous development and improvement of Errenzhuan fully reflects the Northeast working people's pursuit of artistic beauty and their creative spirit of advancing with the times. In addition to excellent traditional programs, the singing content has also included programs that reflect real life. In terms of performance forms, low-level things such as "romantic" and "funny" have been basically eliminated. With the increasing number of actresses, male string actors have The phenomenon of women's clothing has also become rare.

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Because Changbai Mountain is rich in ginseng, although there was a strict ban in the early Qing Dynasty prohibiting people from going into the mountain to dig, the number of people collecting it privately increased year by year. Especially in the late Kangxi period, a large number of farmers in Shandong and Hebei went bankrupt. These old farmers were struggling to make ends meet. So they traveled over the mountains and seas to the old forests of Changbai Mountain and secretly entered the forbidden area to dig. There was an endless stream of people. Digging ginseng into the mountains, commonly known as "farming the mountains", is a very difficult and dangerous labor. To avoid being caught by the government and to fight against the harsh natural environment, five, seven or a dozen people need to organize collective action. The leader is called "the leader", and when there are many people, there is a "second leader". When entering the mountain, the leader will lead everyone to worship the mountain god (commonly known as Lao Baotou), burn incense and make offerings, kowtow and make wishes, and pray: "The mountain god has his head above me. I am a disciple going into the mountain to pick up goods. Please show me the way." Let me open my eyes, get a lot of goods, and make a fortune. When I come back, I will kill chickens and pigs to fulfill your wish."

The mountain release season usually starts from the Qingming Festival to the Bailu period in the third month of the lunar calendar. The ginseng picking market in Guangdong is called "Fangyacao City", also called "Fangbroom City", and in June and July it is called "Fanghonghamutou City". Since the release of mountains begins in the third month of the lunar calendar, people regard the tenth day of the third month of the lunar calendar as the first day of the mountain god. Farmers in the mountains, especially those who go into the mountains to dig ginseng, will burn incense and make offerings to the mountain god for his birthday, and they will make delicious dishes to celebrate. During the sacrifice, there was also a set of prayers that seemed to be sung but not sung, saying: "I live in Laiyang and my surname is Sun. I traveled across the mountains and seas to dig ginseng. I ate a lot of clams in three days. I was unwilling to find ginseng!"

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Northeastern Folk Customs - Brazier

A brazier is a folk heating tool in Northeast China. It is filled with "small ash" and placed on the fire pit. It warms the whole house instantly.

In the past, northern residents mostly relied on fire pits for indoor heating, and the heat in the house often did not rise easily. Sometimes even heating the kang could not withstand the severe cold of wind and snow outside, so people invented the brazier.

The braziers are made of clay, iron, or copper, and come in different sizes. Some even have auspicious flower patterns engraved on the edges of the pots. "Little ash" is the ashes after burning of plants such as "bean tree", "corn grass" and "stubble". They are hard in texture and generally only burn 60 to 70% when they are shoveled out from the kang hole or stove pit, so their heat is still very high. Making them into "little ash" can fully maintain the heat. .

Warming up over the fire is a kind of fun for adults and children here. In the severe winter, when the wind and snow are howling outside, the whole family sits on the hot kang, telling stories, cutting window grilles, collecting shoe soles, playing games, and burning some snacks in the brazier, including potatoes, sweet potatoes, soybean grains, corn grains, etc., while roasting While eating. Sometimes they take out the sticky bean buns from the wall of the small warehouse and bake them in the ashes. A scent of fragrance wafted through the room. Adults and children scrambled to eat the roasted yellow bean buns, which were really sweet and fragrant.

The fire pit is also determined by the structure of the room here. The Sushen people, the ancestors of Guandong, mostly lived in the mountains and forests and were engaged in activities such as gold panning, hunting, digging ginseng, etc. Most of the houses in the mountains were called "zi". According to "Guandong Dizi Kao", this type of house is divided into "inside" and "outside". The so-called lizi, also called "nuanzi" by mountain people, is a house where mountain people live all year round. This kind of house is usually built more than half a meter underground, and then the frame is raised, a fire kang is built in the room, and a brazier is placed on the kang. People who have returned from working in mountain villages should take off their clothes and pants immediately after entering the house and bake them on the kang to remove moisture. Due to the humidity in the mountains, no matter in spring, summer, autumn or winter, the kang head is given to "clothes". If the bags and shoes are not dried and heated, they will not be able to go up the mountain the next day, especially those who are gold panning or farming gangs.

When a guest comes to a house, the host will greet him: "Get on the kang and warm your feet! Pull the brazier forward!"