In the Sichuan and Chongqing areas, there is a group of the cutest men, wearing the most colorful aprons. These men are responsible for killing pigs and opening banquets. In Sichuan and Chongqing, wearing a flowery apron is the most perfect dress for men.
The atmosphere is full! This is the latest "shirt" for Sichuan men! A pink apron with small animal cartoons embroidered on it and a pair of cloth sleeves. Usually when this kind of equipment appears, it means that the Chinese New Year is coming soon. Is this a characteristic of Sichuan men?
Recently, Mr. Wang returned to his hometown for a banquet in Chengdu, Sichuan, and happened to take a picture of this scene. Nearly a dozen men were uniformly dressed in colorful aprons and sleeves. I heard that this is the "battle robe" of Sichuan men. It cannot be seen elsewhere, and it only makes its grand debut around the Spring Festival.
In Sichuan and Chongqing, men are not afraid to help, and they don’t mind wearing aprons. Wearing an apron shows that you are one of the family, without an apron you are just an outsider. Regardless of whether the pig is being slaughtered or the banquet is held, I put on my apron and happily go about my business, in a harmonious way. In a village, if no one asks for your help when hosting a banquet, or if you don't have an apron, this person will be completely lost. If you wonder if you have been left out and isolated, you should reflect on whether you have offended others. Only if you are asked to help, it shows that you are a trustworthy person and a good person to play with.
Sichuanese You can tell at a glance that these men are invited by the host to help with the cooking, or to serve the dishes at the banquet. They are usually people from the same courtyard or the same village. In Sichuan dialect it is called "invited to help". Aprons and sleeves are uniformly issued by the host to prevent clean clothes from getting dirty while working.
Some friends would like to ask, why do men do this kind of work?
In other places, especially in the north, it is rare for men to cook, and it is even rarer to see men wearing aprons. However, in Sichuan, it is normal for men to cook. Not to mention that men in every household can basically cook. When it comes to such large banquets, most of the chefs and helpers are also men.
Because men are stronger, hosting a banquet in rural areas is a manual job. They have to operate big pots and shovels, serve food and water, move tables and lift benches. The advantages of men are reflected. They wear the cutest aprons and do the most tiring work!
Why is it said that this scene can only be seen around the Chinese New Year?
This involves another problem. Sichuan is a province where many migrant workers work. Many people usually work outside to earn money, and only return to their hometowns around the Spring Festival. This is the time when there are the most people in the village, and banquets are usually held at this time. The strong laborers in the village volunteer to go into battle, which has become a year-end repertoire.
Sichuan men are not only able to withstand wind and rain, Sichuan people have a blood-soaked nature that is ingrained in their bones and never loose stools. However, Sichuan men also have a warm side. They can work on the battlefield as well as in the kitchen. They are the legendary "raking ears". They especially know how to love their wives and make women feel solid and dependable!
It is said that men from Sichuan and Chongqing have "raked ears" and are model husbands in the eyes of wives from other places. There are endless legends about the strong Sichuan and Chongqing men throughout their lives:
wears the most colorful apron and cooks the spiciest dishes.
Kill the biggest pig and make the best meal.
is the man with the sharpest ears and the most idle person.
is the happiest when acting like a baby in the most ruthless tone.
I am the most handsome when wearing an apron, and I am the best when killing pigs and preparing banquets.
Not doing the dishes is my bottom line, don’t worry about the rest.
This is the most handsome Sichuan and Chongqing group!
