Introduction: Is Zhujiajiao in Shanghai fun? What is there to do in Zhujiajiao? Zhujiajiao belongs to Qingpu District, Shanghai and is a typical ancient water town in the south of the Yangtze River. In 2000, the original Shenxiang Town was merged into Zhujiajiao. Known as "the largest town in Shanghai". Zhujiajiao has several old streets such as North Street, Dongjing Street, Xijing Street, Daxin Street, Dongshi Street, Shengli Street, Caohe Street, Donghu Street, and Xihu Street. Among them, North Street was selected as one of the "Top Ten Leisure Streets in Shanghai" in November 2005. Let's walk into this ancient town to find out more. Zhujiajiao Activities

Zhujiajiao is not only a place away from the hustle and bustle, but also a place where you can experience a variety of rich cultural and entertainment activities. From April 29 to December every year, every Saturday, Sunday and statutory During holidays, Tan Dun's work "A Drop of Water from the Ceiling" is regularly performed in an ancient building called "Shui Le Hall" in Zhujiajiao.

Every Saturday from May to October, the Kunqu Opera "The Peony Pavilion" starring Zhang Jun will be performed in Zhujiajiao's largest private garden, Kezhiyuan.

Not only can you watch live performances of Kunqu Opera in the ancient Jiangnan gardens, but you can also go to famous music theme bars such as "Here", "Ao", "My Way", etc. throughout the streets and alleys of Zhujiajiao. Have a drink and listen to live music. What to do in Zhujiajiao?

Zhuli Xingshi

The seventh day of the seventh lunar month is a unique folk festival in the old town, known as "Nihetanxiang". "News", also known as "Zhuli Xingshi". Why is the folk festival named "Zhuli Xingshi"? It turns out that Zhujiajiao has been called "Zhuli" for hundreds of years, but Zhujiajiao later changed its name and continues to this day, "Zhuli Xingshi" I wish you a prosperous business, strong popularity, and peace in the ancient town. So, what is the lively scene of Zhuli City? In today's popular terms, it is the annual boat racing competition in the old town, or Dragon boat races are held every day. However, the dragon boat race in the ancient town is unusual. Its origin and scale were formed when the incense boats from Songjiang and Pudong areas came back from Sanguantang in Nihetan to rest overnight. According to the older generation, Hundreds of boats gather at the mouth of Dianshan Lake, just like Cao Cao's army in the Three Kingdoms. The crowds are really spectacular. Every holiday, a week before, businessmen from all over the country come to the town, set up temporary shops, and sell foreign movies. People selling plasters, playing monkey shows, and various other sideshows also come here to attend the market. The business is booming and the event reaches its climax on the evening of the sixth day of the seventh lunar month. It is night when incense boats from Songjiang and other places stay in various inns in this town. Farmers gathered in the town, and villagers from other places also came to visit relatives and go to the market. The streets were crowded with people, and the shops were brightly lit all night long. There were many customers along the street, shouting and drinking, and the aroma was overflowing. , make you salivate. The temple doors in the town are open, smoke is burning, and many faithful men and women hold incense baskets or carry sachets on their shoulders, put their hands together, and perform incense. The whole Zhujiajiao is full of singing and dancing.

Kite flying during the Qingming Festival

Kite flying has a history of at least hundreds of years in Zhujiajiao Town, and it is also an important part of the town’s folk entertainment activities. First, some children in the town built simple kites by themselves. There are six. Angular, octagonal, round, and then ask the adults to draw some character shapes on the kite such as Journey to the West, Liang Shanbo Zhu Yingtai, Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea, etc. Wait until the Qingming Festival, the spring flowers bloom in the countryside of Tiangan, and the whole family will go out to the open space together At this moment, the adults will also tell the children some folk stories on the kites, so that the next generation can learn about the long-standing culture of the Chinese nation. Naturally, there are several prominent families in the town who fly kites. They specially hired bamboo craftsmen to chop bamboo and tie up harriers to make huge hundred-legged harriers, centipede harriers and butterfly harriers. On the day of the release, the host chose to treat guests with good wine and food first in the evening when the sun was setting. Burning incense and lighting candles, they knelt down three times and prayed for God's blessing and safety. They were very pious. Finally, the owner lit up the dense harrier lanterns, opened the gate of his back garden, and slowly flew the kite into the sky, letting the neighbors gather together. Enjoy. In the sky, a flying centipede spreads its teeth and claws, and rises into the sky with its head and tail wagging. Hundred-footed harriers and butterfly harriers compete in the sky; hundreds of harrier lanterns shine together, and there are laughter and applause from the sky and the ground. It is indeed something extraordinary. momentum.

Music Boat

Another characteristic of the ancient town’s elegant culture and art, silk and bamboo classes were popular in the ancient town as early as the middle of the Qing Dynasty. The so-called silk and bamboo refers to the erhu, pipa, sanxian, Silk stringed bamboo instruments such as Qinqin, Qudi, Xiao, Sheng, etc. have clear and beautiful timbres. The sound is characterized by delicate and elegant sound. Its representative repertoire includes "Zhonghua Liuban, Sanliu, Zhujie, Slow Sanliu, Slow Liuban, Yunqing, Happy Song, and Sihe Ruyi". It is commonly known as the eight famous songs. Each instrument has Decorated with dragon and phoenix colored heads, silver beads glittering and colorful. In ancient times, there were foreign-style singing and dancing in Sizhu. Each class had 4 to 6 people and a set of decorated sets. During festive festivals, gods-welcoming games, and weddings, they were invited to perform, play, and sing. The atmosphere was warm and extraordinary, and had national characteristics. It is usually used to celebrate weddings and celebrations. Playing on the racing boat adds to the atmosphere and is the icing on the cake.

Tie meat and tidy up

Zhujiajiao has a unique performance of "sticking meat and tidying up". The performer first hooks his forearm with an iron hook, then hangs an incense burner, a gong, or even a heavy anchor under the hook, making him look very strong and heroic.

Of course, the performance of "piercing meat to lift fragrance" is not for ordinary people. Most of them have practiced qigong for more than ten years. It is strange that there is no blood when the iron hook hooks the flesh. There are also women in the "Pork Tixiang" team, but they mainly hang up lighter incense burners and the like. This kind of performance is now extinct, and it is impossible to have such a cruel performance again.

Is Zhujiajiao in Shanghai fun? The above is the complete introduction.

You can fly kites, listen to music, and watch performances. What could be more fun than this?