"Wu Nu Zhou" literally translates to "a place where women from Wuyuan reside."Wu Nu Zhou Resort, located in Wuyuan County, Shangrao City, Jiangxi Province, is a destination for Hui-style cultural tourism and vacations in China. Winter travel in China is a place worth visiting.
The Charm of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Fire Pot and Fire Stick
Wu Niu Zhou, a resort destination located in Wuyuan, Jiangxi, has become a popular choice for winter tourism with its unique Jiangnan water town charm and rich activities of the world's intangible cultural heritage. Here, you can experience the unique blend of tradition and modernity, especially in winter, when the intangible cultural heritage performances of the fire pot and fire stick are not to be missed highlights.
History and Heritage of Fire Pot and Fire Stick
As traditional performing arts of Wu Niu Zhou, the fire pot and fire stick carry profound history and culture. The fire pot, also known as "Iron Flower," is an ancient folk art form originating from the ancient Chinese blacksmith industry. It is not only a way for blacksmiths to showcase their skills but also an important ceremony for exorcising evil spirits, welcoming good fortune, and celebrating the harvest.
The fire stick is a performance that combines dance and acrobatics, where performers hold burning sticks and, through a series of difficult movements, display the agility and power of fire.
The significance of the intangible cultural heritage of the fire pot and fire stick lies in their transmission of skills and their status as cultural symbols. They represent the Chinese people's worship of fire and their pursuit of light, embodying the cultural confidence of the Chinese nation.
Winter at Wu Niu Zhou has a unique charm. You can sit around a stove with friends in the slightly cold season, enjoying the warmth of human life. In the evening, take a rowing boat and slowly travel along the waterways, passing through small bridges and flowing water, and immerse yourself in the gentle twilight.
At night, Wu Niu Zhou turns into a dreamy world of interlaced light and shadow. Here, you can watch the spectacular fire pot and fire stick performances, feeling the romance of "iron trees and silver flowers falling, thousands of stars blooming." This ancient ceremony of exorcising evil spirits and welcoming good fortune has now become a feast for tourists' eyes and souls.
Watching the fire pot and fire stick performances is a soul-stirring experience. The fire blooms in the night sky, like stars twinkling, illuminating the night sky of Wu Niu Zhou. This traditional performing art not only allows people to feel the charm of fire but also to experience the power and beauty of intangible cultural heritage.
Wu Niu Zhou, a winter tourist destination, attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique fire pot and fire stick performances and rich intangible cultural heritage activities. Here, you can experience the perfect fusion of tradition and modernity and feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage. Winter at Wu Niu Zhou is not just a trip but also an exploration of culture and a purification of the soul. Don't miss this winter; come to Wu Niu Zhou to experience the beauty of the intangible cultural heritage of fire pot and fire stick.
Wu Niu Zhou offers a variety of special activities in addition to fire pot and fire stick performances during the winter:
Tea by the Stove: In the slightly chilly season, gather around the stove with friends at Wu Niu Zhou in Wuyuan, enjoying the warmth of human life, sipping tea, and chatting leisurely.
Rowing Boat Cruise: In the evening, take a rowing boat and slowly travel along the waterways of Wu Niu Zhou, passing through small bridges and flowing water, indulging in the gentle twilight and encountering the romance of early winter.
Wine and Night Talks: On cold nights, warm a pot of good wine and gather with friends to enjoy the atmosphere of bright indoor lights and rich wine aroma while waiting for snow to fall.
Seasonal Delicacies: As the saying goes, "Winter nourishment, next year's tiger fighting," Wu Niu Zhou provides unique seasonal foods focused on nourishment, such as hotpot mutton, boiled dumplings, and other northern foods, or southern hot pots, inviting friends to enjoy a warm and joyful time.
Listening to Rain for Stress Relief: Wu Niu Zhou is like a distant freehand painting, finding a quiet place to read, drink tea, listen to the rain in the forest, and feel the wind in the mountains, allowing the mind to widen and time to slow down.
Spring Festival Activities: Including a fireworks show, upgraded version of "Iron Flower" for the Spring Festival, Hui-style lantern festival, intangible cultural heritage folk performances, and the live performance "Encounter - Wuyuan" with a variety of colorful activities.
Live Performance "Encounter · Wuyuan": This is a large-scale outdoor live performance that uses sound, light, and electrical technology as well as stage machinery to depict a grand and magnificent picture.
Fireworks Show: On weekends and major holidays, a dazzling fireworks show will be presented at the end of the "Encounter · Wuyuan" performance, which is very shocking.
Autumn Camping Party: The autumn camping party is held at the music square adjacent to the "Encounter · Wuyuan" performance venue, with open-air movies and barbecue dining stalls in the evening, enjoying a comfortable time.
"Tiāngōng Kāiwù" Mapping Show: Every night at 9:00 at Baoyu Tower Square, enjoy the fantastic Baoyu Tower Mapping Show "Tiāngōng Kāiwù" inspired by ancient wisdom.
Flower Boat Cruise: Wu Niu Zhou also has a unique flower boat cruise activity, providing visitors with a special water experience.
These activities not only enrich the winter tourism projects of Wu Niu Zhou but also provide visitors with a variety of experiences, making Wu Niu Zhou a popular destination for winter tourism.
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