Guangong’s 1850 Year Birthday Celebration Was Extraordinary
Comprehensive news of World Guangong Culture Website: on Chinesemartialist Guangong’s 1850 Birthday, various celebrations to commemorate Guangong emerged all over the world——
Nearly 10 thousand of people across the Taiwan strait went to Guangong’s hometown to worship him
August 4 (the lunar calendar June 24) is Guangong’ s 1850 birthday, nearly 10 thousand of Guandi followers and descendants across the Taiwan strait went to Guandi’ s hometown——Changping Ancestral Shrine in Xiezhou of Yuncheng in Shanxi province, to attend the sacrifice ceremony themed by “increased blessings and longevity”.
Changping Guandi Ancestral Shrine on August 4
Comprehensive news of World Guangong Culture Website: on Chinese martialist Guangong’s 1850 Birthday, various celebrations to commemorate Guangong emerged all over the world——
Nearly 10 thousand of people across the Taiwan strait went to Guangong’s hometown to worship him
August 4 (the lunar calendar June 24) is Guangong’ s 1850 birthday, nearly 10 thousand of Guandi followers and descendants across the Taiwan strait went to Guandi’ s hometown——Changping Ancestral Shrine in Xiezhou of Yuncheng in Shanxi province, to attend the sacrifice ceremony themed by “increased blessings and longevity”.
Changping Guandi Ancestral Shrine on August 4
Jinan held Guangong Culture Tourism Festival for the first time
The first Guangong Culture Tourism Festival of Guandi Temple on Furong Street of Jinan city in Shandong province was held formally on August 4. Jinan held this activity for the first time. The activity included worshiping Guangong and praying etc., and the climax part is “Guangong parade”. To the accompaniment of Taoist music, under the direction of Zhou Chang and Guan Ping performers and colorful banners, four people lifting up Guangong statute started from Guandi Temple and paraded in Jinan city, which attracted many citizens and tourists. Guandi Temple on Furong Street is located at a T road at the middle of thousand-year-old ancient street Furong Street of Jinan, with a history of over 600 years.
Hainan Zhonghe Guandi Temple Gate was completed
On August 4, the completion ribbon-cutting ceremony of the gate of Ming Dynasty Guandi Temple in Zhonghe town was held. The gate repair was invested by Hainan Meidu Trade Company. Zhonghe town is “a famous history and culture town of China” designated by the State Construction Department and State Cultural Relic Bureau, and is listed as the first of “top ten famous culture towns” of Hainan. Danzhou ancient city in the town covers an area of 300 mu, with a history of 1400 years. The Guandi Temple was firstly built in Ming Dynasty Hongzhi years (AD 1488—1505), with a history of over 500 years. The vice president of Hainan Overseas Chinese Federation Xing Fuxiao and other person attended the completion ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Beijing held the first Guangong Culture Forum
On August 1, the first Beijing Guangong culture forum sponsored by New Shanxi Merchant Guild and Shanxi Merchant Brand Development League was held in Beijing new Shanxi merchant guild hall. Over 100 specialists, scholars and entrepreneurs from Beijing, Shanghai, Shanxi and Shandong attended the activity. The forum theme is expanding Shanxi merchants’ integrity tradition, advocating market contract spirit, advancing commerce culture development and building modern commerce civilization.
Tianjin held Guangong Painted Sculpture View Seminar
On August 4, Tianjin Arts and Crafts Industry Association held “Guangong painted sculpture view seminar”. Over 10 Guangong painted sculptures created by Wang Shu obtained praise of the attended specialists and colleagues. Wang Shu is the third generation inheritor of clay figurine Wang painted sculpture. Last year, the World Guangong Culture Promotion Association and World Guangong Clan Relatives Association collected Guandi ikon works from the world. Among 700 Guandi works from the world, Wang Shu’s Guangong works obtained silver award.
Famous African singer Hao Ge came to Hubei Guangong Fang
On August 3, Hao Ge, the spokesperson of Guangong Fang and famous singer, came to Guangong Fang once again. “I finally come back home.”—this is Hao Ge’s first sentence when he arrived Guangong Fang. Guangong Fang is Hao Ge’s first endorsement brand. Hao Ge said: “China is my home, and Guangong Fang is just my home in China.” Then, Hao Ge sang the song “going home often”. His singing attracted all attendant people, and they applauded for him.
Guandi Parade of Puji Temple in Xinzu of Taiwan
On August 4, Guandi’ s 1851 anniversary ceremony was held in Puji temple of Xinzu city in Taiwan. After setting off firecrackers and simultaneous sound of bells and drums, the chairperson Jiang Yunshui, mayor of Xinzu city and other person burned incense to worship, read congratulatory message, presented flowers, wine and birthday peaches. The ceremony was easy and solemn. Puji Temple Guandi Parade began in Japanese occupation period 1914, with a history of nearly 100 years.
Chinese street of Yokohama in Japan celebrated birthday for Guan Yu
On August 4, Guandi Temple at Chinese street of Yokohama in Japan celebrated birthday for Guan Yu. The birthday celebration activity for Guan Yu started from 1910, and was interrupted due to warfare. Until 2003, the executive council of Chinese street of Yokohama decided to restart sacrifice activity. 2010 is the seventh year that the celebration was held, and was the 100th year that the overseas Chinese in Yokohama held “birthday celebration for Guandi”. Grand worship ceremony started from five o’clock in the afternoon. People moved out Guan Yu statue consecrated in the temple, lift it up to large float and paraded on Chinese street. The Chinese street was bustling with noise and excitement. Lion dance and Chinese dragon were accompanying on the two sides of the parade group. The performers wearing traditional Chinese opera clothes also participated in the parade group, to perform for people along the road.
Guandi Temple in Hakodate of Hokkaido in Japan opened to public
The Hakodate Chinese guild hall in Hakodate city of Japan recently opened the Guandi Temple used to consecrate Guan Yu to public. The Guandi temple was built with traditional craft without wasting one nail, and there are various wares transported from China in the hall. This Chinese guild hall has been founded for 100 years. This is the first time that internal photographing is allowed. The open time will last until August 23.