On August 8th, the opening ceremony of the 9th Huangling Shaiqiu Cultural Festival and the inaugural Huangling Domestic and Overseas Internet Celebrity Creation Tour was officially launched in the Huangling Scenic Area of Wuyuan. The grand celebration of the Shaiqiu Festival has officially begun. Government leaders, media reporters, international internet celebrities, travel experts... all gathered in Huangling to experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Shaiqiu Festival.

Highlighting the Opening: Celebrating the Harvest with Song and Dance

On the morning of the 8th, with a unique and entertaining opening ceremony and lively autumn Shaiqiu songs and dances, “Village Chief Wu” of Huangling Village led the villagers on tractors from Wufeng Pavilion to the ancestral temple square, creating a lively scene.

With the high-spirited atmosphere at the scene, “Village Chief Wu” of Huangling Village took the stage to express his good wishes and announced the major activities during this year’s Shaiqiu Cultural Festival. At the same time, “Village Chief Wu” launched the global recruitment plan for the rotating “Village Chief” of Huangling, officially inviting talented individuals from around the world to contribute their ideas and suggestions for the development of rural tourism in China and the protection of the ancient village and its historic buildings in Huangling.

Creative Showcase: Displaying the New Style of the Countryside

At the event, the villagers staged a series of performances, showcasing the creative charm of the countryside through interactions with visitors, including performances by the “Shaiqiu Ladies,” educated youth, farmers’ teams, and the fruit and vegetable fashion team, igniting the atmosphere of the event with confidence and joy.

Special Delicacies: Sharing the Harvest Feast of Shaqiu

From sun-drying trays to dinner plates, the Shaiqiu Homestead of Huangling have carefully prepared a special feast featuring the bountiful harvest of autumn. Round trays filled with pumpkin, corn, cured meat, dried fish, and other delicacies reward the hard work of a year and share the joy of the harvest.

Fun Farming Activities: Enjoying Traditional Rural Sports

In the afternoon, the “Down-to-Earth” Fun Farming Sports organized by the villagers kicked off at the village square. Activities such as stringing chili peppers, eating watermelons, and throwing potatoes allowed visitors to experience and participate in the rural labor life up close, reaching the climax of the event.

Internet Celebrities Gather in Huangling to Enjoy the Shaqiu Festival

At the opening ceremony of this year’s Shaiqiu Festival, more than 40 domestic and international internet celebrities gathered in Huangling to simultaneously participate in the inaugural Domestic and Overseas Internet Celebrity Creation Tour, showcasing the beauty of the “Most Beautiful Chinese Symbol” of Shaiqiu through the lenses of internet celebrities.

Creative Shaiqiu: Embrace Life and Art through Sun Drying

It is understood that during this year’s Shaiqiu Cultural Festival, in addition to presenting the traditional “Shaiqiu(Sun Drying)” folk culture, the Huangling Scenic Area in Wuyuan has also upgraded the form and expression of “Visiting Huangling to Enjoy the Shaqiu,” and has derived cultural innovations such as “Huangling Shaiqiu Life Festival,” “Shaqiu Art,” and “Shaiqiu Cultural and Creative Industries.”

“Shaiqiu” is the foundation of Huangling’s culture—it is the daily life of the villagers, the manifestation of farmers’ joy in harvest, and the unique “Most Beautiful Chinese Symbol.” As the birthplace of the Shaiqiu culture, Huangling holds the Shaiqiu Cultural Festival every year to showcase and protect folk customs represented by sun drying, allowing visitors to deeply experience local cultural traditions.

The opening of the Shaiqiu Festival heralds the increasingly rich atmosphere of the harvest in Huangling, ushering in the most beautiful autumn viewing season.