Shaodong is a hometown of singing and dancing, so during the Chinese New Year, lion and dragon dances, suona and drum music are very popular.

There is also a New Year custom in Shaodong called "Fried Funeral", which means placing a stone or wooden board at home, and family members cook on it, and sit around and chat while cooking, as if they are spending time with their deceased relatives at home.

The time of reunion and delicious food reflects the longing for loved ones.

The New Year's Eve dinner is also a major event in Shaodong's annual customs.

Every household will prepare a table of exquisite and delicious New Year's Eve dinner to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.

In addition to traditional steamed fish, stewed meat, sugar dumplings and other delicacies, Shaodong's New Year's Eve dinner also has a very special dish - "fried chicken ears", which uses chicken and pig ears cut into shreds, plus chili and ginger.

, garlic and other dozens of Chinese herbal medicines and seasonings are stir-fried into a soup stock with a fragrant aroma that leaves a lingering fragrance on the lips and teeth.

In addition, there is also a traditional game called "Dragon Boat Racing". On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, young adults will row dragon boats in the river to show their youth and vitality.

Shaodong's New Year's customs not only focus on cultural inheritance, but also reflect the local people's human touch and unique food culture. This is also the unique charm of Shaodong's New Year's customs.