1, dietary differences
Dumplings are eaten in the south and dumplings are eaten in the north. In fact, dumplings and dumplings are not the same food. In contrast, dumplings were originally more popular in the north, while dumplings were originally popular in the south.
Many people may think that glutinous rice balls and Yuanxiao are snacks, but they are just different names from the north and the south. This is a big mistake. Although there is little difference between Yuanxiao and Tangyuan in raw materials and appearance, Tangyuan and Yuanxiao are not only regional differences between north and south, but also many differences in size and production methods.
Tangyuan is usually filled with glutinous rice bags, and then made into balls in the palm of your hand; The production of Yuanxiao is much more important: Yuanxiao is to form a square solid filling first, cut the solidified filling into small pieces, water it once, and then throw it into a basket full of glutinous rice noodles to roll.
2. Differences in customs
When the Lantern Festival arrives in the north, it can be said that it is full of year-round flavor, and lights are everywhere, and people are beaming. There are not only food and snacks, but also folk performances such as walking on stilts, dancing dragons and lions. It is very lively, fresh and of course super happy all the way.
In ancient times, the Lantern Festival's "Lantern Festival" can be described as "God's assistance". Today, it has become a spontaneous activity of the people. On the fifteenth night of the first month, red lights are hung high in the streets and lanes, with palace lanterns, animal headlights, lantern lanterns and flower lanterns ... everywhere, flowers are blooming and lights are swaying.
Other customs of Lantern Festival
1, lantern
Lantern Festival is a traditional festival custom, which started in the Western Han Dynasty and flourished in Sui and Tang Dynasties. After the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the wind of lights prevailed in past dynasties and was passed down to later generations. The fifteenth day of the first month is the climax of the annual lantern fireworks.
2. Walking on stilts
Treading on stilts is skillful and lively and diverse. Because the stilts are taller than ordinary people, they are easy to watch from far and near, and the mobility is no different from the activity stage, so they are deeply loved by the masses.
3. solve riddles on the lanterns
Solve riddles on the lanterns, also known as playing riddles, is a unique form of traditional folk entertainment with rich national style in China. It is a characteristic activity of Lantern Festival that has been circulating since ancient times.