The that Suzhou people are looking forward to is about to start today. This year's God-Shenzhen will last for three days: from May 17 to May 19.
If you want to meet a "god" by chance, we must first know which gods and immortals are "striking" by Suzhou people.
Legend, in Eight Immortals , on his birthday every year, the 14th day of the fourth lunar calendar, he would transform into beggars, hawkers, etc. into the crowd to save the world and save people. If he "stops" him, he would get the fairy spirit and make good luck. During the three days before and after Lu Dongbin’s birthday, people would go to the Temple of Gods to worship, hoping to meet him.
Because Suzhou dialect calls "crowding", there is a saying that "crushing gods and immortals". In addition, "Zhe" is a polyphonic character, and the second tone is read here.
It is said that this year's God-Smalling Gods have a lot of exciting activities, how can you "small" them at once? Where can I meet a "god" by chance? Please read down with Xiaoyu.
Prayer · Blessed land, An Health
Event: Prayer Dharma Assembly
Time: May 18th 9:00
Location: Nanhao Street Gods and Fairies
Every year on the 14th of the fourth lunar calendar, the Gods and Fairies are centered on the Temple of Gods and Fairies, and the prayer ceremony in the temple is the highlight. The "Shenxian Temple" is located in the northern section of Nanhao Street, Shilu . It is very important in the hearts of old Suzhou people. Here, praying for blessings and health for family and friends is an indispensable part of the fight against immortals.
Appreciation· Ancient and modern feast
Event: Revisiting the "Old Neighborhood"
Time: May 18th~19th
Location: Shilu Galaxy Square
2019 "Smashing the Gods and Fairies" Folk Culture Event specially created a temporary "Old Neighborhood" market, allowing citizens to fully feel the collision between folk culture and modern culture. The "old neighbors" are divided into three major sectors, namely:
◎ "Shou" - time-honored brand, displaying and selling Suzhou traditional time-honored brand, such as the immortal cake that the immortals must eat when the immortals are beaten in the old Suzhou. Shenxian cake is made of bean paste, sesame seeds, shredded melons and fruits, and is sweet and soft, delicious and has a good taste~
◎ "Smart" - Smart life, including the "Smart Life" display and exhibition area, the "Trolley Case Market" area, etc.
◎ "Craftsman" - old craftsmanship, display and sell Suzhou folk handicrafts, Supai bonsai, counterpart support area of Guizhou Jiangkou Bapan Town special agricultural and sideline products, etc.
search· Sucheng Memory
Event: "Shooting Gods" Old Photo Exhibition
Time: May 18th~19th
Location: Shilu Galaxy Square
The scene on this photo above has never been experienced by many young Suzhou people and new Suzhou people, but it doesn't matter! We collected a batch of "Stories of Me and the Immortals" and "Stories of Me and Time-honored Brands" in advance with the theme of "Awakening the Memory of the City", and displayed the photos and stories at the launch ceremony to take you back to that era!
Event: Fairy Flowers and Grass display and sale
Time: May 17th to 19th
Location: Asia Plaza, Shilu
Fairy Flowers and Grass are also the highlight of the "Shrimping Gods and Grass" event. Many citizens will come here and choose a few pots of favorite flowers and plants to take them home to enjoy the fairy spirit. Last year, nearly a hundred merchants set up stalls at the fairy flower and grass sales site, and the scene was very spectacular!
Footprints of Eight Immortals
Activity: Eight Immortals flash
Time: May 19
Location: Shilu District
As a classic project to crush immortals, the Eight Immortals parade has always been the favorite of Suzhou people, and the parade site is crowded every year. Pay attention to ! This year, the Eight Immortals abandoned the massive parade and "descend to earth" to the world alone. On May 19, the Eight Immortals will appear in the Shilu area in flashes and give sachets to passers-by residents to avoid mosquitoes in the hot summer.
If you are lucky enough to meet the Eight Immortals, you can also pick up your mobile phone to shoot a short video, and participate in the "Seeking Immortal Image" Youth Creative Short Video Competition through "Tik Tok", Kuaishou, Meipai, Vlog, etc., to show the charm of "smashing the Gods" in your eyes!
enjoyment·Great discount benefits
Event: Shopping benefits
Time: May 17th to 19th
Location: Shilu Business District Merchant
In addition to a series of folk activities, Shilu Business District Merchant will also hold shopping benefits activities to allow residents and tourists to enjoy preferential benefits in the event, truly realizing the integration of business and culture.
During the period when the gods are rolled, the relevant sections will be subject to control. It is recommended that everyone travel green through public transportation .
Traffic control and diversion
◆ From May 17 to 19, Changxu Road (Kinmen Road to Shangtang Street) implemented traffic control from 17:00 every day, prohibiting motor vehicles from passing, and buses changed their routes from 9:00 every day.
◆Zangxu Road (Kinmen Road to Aiheqiao Road) is prohibited from motor vehicles from south to north from 17:00 every day (except buses). All vehicles that need to enter the control area can enter along Aiheqiao Road, Guangji Road, and Kinmen Road.
Vehicle parking
During this "smashing the gods", parking instructions and guidance signs will be set up in the parking lots around Shilu Road. It is recommended that vehicles can be parked in the following parking lots: Shilu Tianhong Shopping Mall Parking Lot, Shilu Performing Arts Center Parking Lot, Sun Plaza Parking Lot, Liuyuan Parking Lot, Xinminqiao Vegetable Parking Lot, Guangji Road Xicheng Yongjie Parking Lot.
I wish everyone happiness and affect the "fairy spirit". Source: Suzhou Release, Suzhou Gusu Release
