The so-called dancing lantern is actually the same principle as the dragon dance, but it is a simplified version.

The dragon dance is the dragon body of a section, or the head of the dragon tail, the dance lantern is not so particular, no head and no tail, each section is composed of the same five bamboo lampshades side by side, the lampshade is firmly placed on a long pine board through two thin iron sheets, and the center of the base is inserted with a larger candle, so that the light bridge of a household is formed, and the hands and feet of each household are connected, and it becomes a long dragon. There are few people in Li Village, there are only about 20 households, in other words, the lights in Li Village are only more than 20 sections, which is not too long, and there are many people in the source village, and once reached 100 festivals, which is more spectacular.

Therefore, the ornamental nature of the lights in Li Village is not too strong, but for the people of Li Village, who were born and grew up in Sri Lanka, this is memory, this is culture, and it is also a symbol of their hometown. Lantern dancing is not only a simple blessing activity, but also a feast for family reunion.

Therefore, the younger generation of Li Village may still be in the city on the first day of the Lunar New Year, but before the tenth day of the first lunar month, they will often rush back, because of this temptation to go home, it is difficult for anyone to resist, which is also one of the ways of cohesion and unity in the countryside since ancient times.

Usually rare people have appeared in the event, whether they have money or not, pay the same account money, the tribute will not be compared, it can be described as cheerful and peaceful, at this time, no one will ask who mixes better, only care that everyone is from the same ancestor.

All kinds of entertainment activities are naturally indispensable, poker mahjong five-color cards, chess and Go backgammon, and sometimes there are people who come to kill with military flags, which is very lively. Of course, more people are helping out with chores and taking the initiative to do the work.

Li Village also has a special attitude, being able to leave a name on the red paper, and it seems to be an honor to become a dance lantern worker, especially some wanderers who are away all the year round, and they cherish it. Becoming a staff member is not because of status, but because of physical strength and stability. Among them, the work of carrying the lamp is the most prominent, carrying the lantern is responsible for a certain section of the lantern bridge when dancing the lantern, and those who can participate in carrying the lantern are absolutely reliable, which is also an invisible recognition of the villagers, so anyone who can be on this list of carrying the lantern is the main force in the village.

No, on the tenth day of the first lunar month, the men of the whole village went into battle, and the scene was really lively. The sedan chair lifter, the palm lamp, the gong and drum practice, the palm gun is filling the gunpowder, the stir-fry of the stir-frying, the end plate of the end plate, and the rice cake are also working hard, at this time there is no trace of women, and it is slightly regrettable, because the chefs are all men, and there is no way.

After welcoming the gods on the ninth day of the first lunar month, the vigil at night and chanting, the next day the villagers made wishes and repaid their wishes, and the ancestors paraded in the afternoon on the streets, and finally ushered in the climax of folk customs, dancing lanterns!

At six or seven o'clock in the evening, most of the staff were already in place, and there was still some finishing work left for the prayer activity, which was being intensified. This is a little conflicting with the lantern work, so the scene is relatively chaotic, and it is often seen that the young guy is spinning around like a fly without a head, which makes people laugh.

The younger generations also appeared on the stage, gathering in the square far from the main hall, laughing and laughing, and most of the children here ranged from a few years old to a teenager, boys and girls. They (she) carried small homemade lanterns, flickering on and off, carrying red flags on their little shoulders, waving in the wind. Everyone talked and laughed, and while feeling solemn, they also enjoyed the best time.

Now just wait for that bell to sound, and the lantern dance will officially begin.

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Sixth Uncle Li Qiubin was fiddling with his lamp in the hallway.

As the youngest of the six brothers of the Li family, he is naturally the protagonist of the dancing lantern, and this person is usually honest and taciturn, and we rarely see him appear in the book, mainly because he really has no characteristics, an authentic farmer, and he will do carpenter work in his spare time, but he is just a handicap.

But he is the oldest of the six brothers except for the eldest and is extremely careful.

No, he had repeatedly inspected the lamp bridge in his charge several times, including the lampshade, the pole, the candle base, and the wedge, all of which had to be seen in person to ensure that it was not bad at all, and occasionally a few people came to check, but none of them were as delicate as him.

The candle has not yet been lit, so the shade is only halfway down, revealing the wick of the candle.

Seeing that everything was ready, he took out a cigarette and smoked it vigorously, the fire was extinguished, a rare comfort, don't look at these people, he didn't show his head much, but the affairs of his two brothers also made him feel very worried, but he didn't say it easily, and he actually participated in the aftermath of everything.

The inconspicuous will never be inconspicuous, even if he silently dedicates a lot.

Li Qiubin never minded, he just wanted to do his own thing, so he was down-to-earth.

He was sucking, someone gently patted him on the shoulder, Li Qiubin turned around in surprise, only to find that it was the eldest brother Li Qisi. He stood up, and the two walked to the side to talk.

Li Qisi carried a plastic bag, which probably contained some incense and candles, and handed it to the sixth child.

"Take it, your daughter-in-law asked me to bring it to you. Li Qisi said softly.

Li Qiubin took it, but still didn't say anything.

Li Qisi instructed again: "Later, I will go to the ancestral shrine to make a fire first, you are the lamp head, walk steadily on the road, it has been raining and slippery these days." ”

"Okay. Li Qiubin came up with such a word, not that he cherished words like gold, this process has not changed for decades.

"Be careful, too. Li Qiubin didn't know why, and suddenly added.

Li Qisi was obviously stunned, but he said disapprehantly: "I'm careful, I don't know how many times I have walked this road, and I can touch the ancestral hall with my eyes closed." ”

Li Qiubin seems to be talking a lot today: "This time is different from the past, it is better to pay attention." ”

"I know what to do. Li Qisi was silent for a moment, and left in a hurry without continuing the conversation, Li Qiubin seemed to sigh and left the aisle.

A gust of cold wind blew, and Li Qiubin subconsciously looked back, and Li Qisi was already gone.

After about ten minutes, there were more and more people carrying lamps, and they were lighting candles with lighters or matches, and it seemed that they were about to leave.

Sure enough, these people had just finished preparing, the sound of fire guns sounded, and the children gathered in the square took the lead in setting off, followed by a long queue of more than 20 sections, and then a sedan chair of the Buddha statue, an incense burner, a torch illumination, a gong and drum team, and a logistics team followed the tail of the team.

Li Qiubin settled down, raised the bamboo pole with thick forearms, and shouted with a calm expression, and the people behind him acted one after another.

The lantern dance has begun!

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Colorful lanterns are dotted, meandering candles are hazy, ringing bells all the way non-stop, gongs and drums are noisy, and the group slowly marches along the muddy road and goes straight to the ancestral shrine.

Chen Tianyu and Li Yiting also mixed in the crowd and struggled to move forward with the logistics staff.

Chen Tianyu praised: "It's so spectacular, it makes people feel enthusiastic." ”

Li Yiting was obviously very happy, and he said loudly: "It's like this every year, I've been out for so long, I thought I wouldn't have the opportunity to watch the dancing lanterns again, but I didn't expect them to still insist." ”

"Excited, right?" Chen Tianyu said with a smile, "I said let you go out for a walk more." ”

"Of course, of course. Li Yiting concealed the excitement in his heart, but his eyes turned red for no reason.

He added: "But in the past few years, there have been a lot more people entering the city, and I see that a few young people have not been able to come back today, which was rare in the past, and times have indeed changed." ”

Chen Tianyu nodded: "You're right, the transportation is much more convenient now, but the work situation in the city is also a lot more severe, many people don't want to come back, but they can't get out of the way at all, especially some units that are busier and busier the more they come to the Spring Festival, they are all a radish and a pit, and they will not be allowed to return." ”

"If I hadn't been idle lately, I wouldn't have had a chance to come back. Li Yiting sighed.

Chen Tianyu patted him on the shoulder: "Now that Beiting is on the right track, you don't need to fight so hard, or you will have to go home every Spring Festival." ”

"It's so beautiful to think about!" Li Yiting was happy, but he was very yearning in his heart, and his pace slowed down unconsciously.

Chen Tianyu greeted in front: "Hey, hurry up, the lights are almost out of sight." ”

Li Yiting came back to his senses, looked up and saw that the long lamp should be turning a corner, bypassing a mountain col, and seeing that the last section was about to pass, he hurriedly quickened his pace.