The temple fair was held in Xianyang on February 2, 223.

The second day of the second month of the lunar calendar, commonly known as "the dragon looks up", indicates that the sun's spirit comes out of the ground, the rain increases, everything grows, and spring ploughing begins! On this day, different celebrations will be held all over the country. The February 2 ancient temple fair in Weicheng District of Xianyang City has a history of thousands of years. In April 211, it was listed in the third batch of intangible cultural heritage in Shaanxi Province.

The Temple Fair on February 2nd in Xianyang is a traditional folk cultural event that integrates folk art, religious belief, material exchange, culture and entertainment. Huaiyang, located in the hinterland of Zhoukou City, has a long history and is one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. As early as the 4th century BC, Taihao Fuxi established the first capital of China here, named Wanqiu. After Yan Emperor Shennong's second capital was in the old market of Wanqiu, and it was renamed Chen.

The origin of temple fairs

Temple fairs originated around temples, so they are called "temples"; Also, because small vendors saw that there were many people burning incense and worshipping Buddha, they set up various stalls outside the temple to make money and gradually became regular activities, so they were called "meetings". Over time, the "temple fair" has evolved into an entertainment activity during people's festivals, especially during the Spring Festival.

Temple Fair is a folk religion and custom in China. It is also one of the forms of fair trade in China, and its formation is related to the development and religious activities of the temple. It is held on festivals or specified dates in temples, mostly in and near temples, hence the name. Popular in vast areas of the country.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Temple Fair