Shiqiao Fire Dragon Burning

Fire Dragon refers to the folk paper-making craft produced in Shiqiao Ancient Town, Daxian County, northeastern Sichuan; Fire Dragon burning means "burning fire dragon" with fireworks at night during the first lunar month "Dragon" and those who play dragons. As a kind of folk culture, the Shiqiao fire dragon burning activity has been passed down from generation to generation in Shiqiao Ancient Town, and has been spread in Daxian, Tongchuan, Quxian, Yingshan, Pingchang and other places. The Shiqiao fire-burning dragon consists of five steps: piercing the dragon, inviting water, burning the fire dragon, clearing the house, and killing the dragon.

Shiqiao River is a famous dry wharf. In ancient times, in order to pray for good weather and good harvests, the people of Shiqiao would burn fire dragons for five consecutive nights from the 11th to the 15th day of the first lunar month (Lantern Festival).

Yuanjiu Climbing

There are two theories about the origin of the custom of Dazhou Yuanjiu Climbing Festival: one is to commemorate Yuan Zhen. According to historical records: During his tenure as Sima in Tongzhou, Yuan Zhen had outstanding political achievements, was an honest official, and was deeply supported by the people of Tongzhou. In the 13th year of Yuanhe, when he left Tongzhou to take up his new post, the people felt attached to him, as if they were losing a relative, and they saw him off one after another. When his boat went down the Zhou River and was blocked by the mountains, people climbed to the top of Cuiping Mountain and Fenghuang Mountain one after another, stood at the highest point, and waved goodbye to him. Yuan Zhen was the ninth in the family and called Yuan Jiu. He left Tongzhou on the ninth day of the first lunar month. In order to commemorate him, "Yuan Jiu Climbing the High" became a traditional festival in Dazhou and is still followed today. Another saying is to commemorate the Jade Emperor. In ancient times, there was the Jade Emperor Temple on Cuiping Mountain in Dacheng. The ninth day of the first lunar month was the Jade Emperor's birthday. On this day, Dazhou people would go up to the mountain to burn incense to celebrate the Jade Emperor's birthday.

Every year on the ninth day of the first lunar month, hundreds of thousands of people from Dazhou go out in full force to go hiking, play in the mountains, and return home at dusk.

In 2006, the "Yuanjiu Climbing Festival" was designated as a "city festival", and in 2008 it was listed as one of the "Top Ten Famous Festivals in Sichuan"; in 2009, it was listed in the second batch of intangible cultural heritage protection in Sichuan Province directory.

Bashanbei Erge

Bashanbei Erge came into being as the Ba people engaged in long-distance transport as a productive labor method. During the Qin and Han Dynasties, there was an ancient road in Dazhou that passed through Luowen, Wangjia, Changba, Siluo, Huangzhong and Zhuyu, leading up to Chang'an and down to Chengdu. The ancient Shi people formed a huge team of people to carry goods on this road. In their labor, they created the "Bashan Back Song", which has been passed down spontaneously to this day.

Most of its expressions are one person leading the singing and others singing together or everyone singing in unison. Its melody is fresh and smooth, its singing voice is high-pitched and bright, its style is rough and bold, and it has strong regional characteristics.

Anren Bench Dragon

The Anren Bench Dragon originated in Anren Township, Da County, and spread to more than 20 countries in surrounding Da County, such as Maliu, Tanmu, Huahong Township, Dongxing, and Dadan. A folk dance with benches as props in this township was introduced by immigrants from Hunan during the "Huguang Repopulation of Sichuan". It has been passed down by villagers from generation to generation and has a history of more than 300 years.

Anren Bench Dragon is usually based on a long wooden bench, on which bamboo strips are bent to form a dragon head and dragon body, and decorated with straw, husk and other crop straws to symbolize a good harvest; The four legs of the bench are used as dragon legs, which means peace in the four seasons; each dragon is performed by three men, which means that the three Yangs will bring prosperity.

In 2006, a carefully adapted program based on the Anren Bench Dragon participated in the opening ceremony of the 10th Sichuan Province Sports Games.

Liu's bamboo weaving craft

Bamboo weaving is one of the most distinctive traditional Chinese folk handicrafts. Liu's bamboo weaving craft in Qu County is representative in Sichuan and even across the country. Bamboo weaving in Qu County can be traced back to 2,300 years ago. Ancient people used bamboo to weave labor tools and daily utensils. The production of Liu's bamboo handicrafts in Qu County involves more than 30 processes from felling bamboo to finished products. The techniques are complex and the processes are numerous. The products sell well in more than 30 countries and regions and have won more than 30 international and domestic awards. In 2007, it was shortlisted for the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage expansion projects.