On the afternoon of the 17th day of the first month, my father and I came to Guanshan with great interest. At this time, people are about to start the big pig race. We came to Saida pig shed, which was crowded with people. Suddenly, we heard a burst of firecrackers and people began to carry pigs in. I see people clearly, but they are busy. The big pig was placed on a wooden frame with a height of 1 m, and thus, the big pig competition began.
I saw many big pigs with their bellies cut open. All the big pigs were facing the same direction, and the red seals of 10 to 15 were printed on their bodies. From a distance, they look like a white blanket with red flowers on it, which is very spectacular. These big pigs, who are regarded as sacrifices, hold their heads high, with big oranges in their mouths and big red flowers on their heads, with extraordinary momentum. Every big pig has a red note with the words "Lu xx" written on it. It's easy to tell which one is whose by pasting this red paper. The whole scene is full of joy.
The reason why we want to hold a "big pig race" is to compare whose pig is bigger. Every year, the "King of Pigs" is born, and his pigs are in the forefront, wearing a big red flower, which has become the most glorious object of praise in the village. As long as they are called "King of Pigs", they will give pork to relatives and friends, because it will bring them good luck. So, everyone wants to get this nickname. However, there are also some families whose economy is not very good, so they can become big pigs with their neighbors or relatives and friends, which can also promote relations.
These big pigs are all raised by the contestants. They all treat pigs like babies and dare not ignore them at all. Pigs are fattened by villagers for nothing, seldom get sick, and they are all healthy.
More and more people look at the big pig. According to the old man here,