Yunfire Inferno - Hsinchu Lantern Festival Parade

"Tianchuan Day," also known as "National Hakka Day," is based on the folklore described by Huang Rongluo, a prominent figure in the Zhudong region. It is said that on this day, Nuwa, the Chinese goddess who is believed to have created humanity, took pity on the people and repaired the hole in the sky. According to Hakka customs, "Tianchuan Day" is a day when "Heaven Mends the Sky" and people refrain from certain activities to prevent disaster. Men avoid farming for fear of causing the earth to leak water, while women refrain from sewing to avoid piercing the sky with needles.

To promote Hakka culture and acknowledge the Hakka community's contribution to Taiwan's diverse cultural landscape, the Hakka Affairs Council officially designated the 20th day of the first lunar month as "National Hakka Day" on September 10, 2010. The traditional significance of "Tianchuan Day" stems from ancient mythology, where it is believed that the water god Gonggong battled with the fire god Zhu Rong. Defeated, Gonggong knocked down one of the pillars supporting the sky, causing a large hole to form. Nuwa, in her compassion for humanity, repaired the hole with colorful stones, saving the world from disaster.

During the agricultural era, the Hakka community attached great importance to "Tianchuan Day," suspending work and enjoying leisure activities such as singing mountain songs. This day symbolizes reverence for nature and promotes environmental conservation and frugality.

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Yunfire Inferno

The dancers, through their unique dance movements and fire-dancing skills, interpret the miraculous process of Nuwa repairing the sky with colorful stones. The elements of fire dance are cleverly woven into the performance, symbolizing the battle between Zhu Rong, the fire god, and Gonggong, the water god, as well as Nuwa's efforts to save humanity. Through the dancing flames, the dancers vividly portray the legendary scene of Tianchuan Day, immersing the audience in the world of ancient mythology.

Performance Info:

Date: 2024/2/24

Time: 18:00 - 18:20pm

Place: Hsinchu County New Pu Junior High School

Content: Fire Dance