Historical records say the dragon boat race was started by Goujian and the second volume of the Fenghuajili, written by Tanghan, says that the festival was originally established in memory of Quyuan and later developed by Goujian as a common practice.
The immigration culture and unique geographic position has contributed to the diversity and openness of Jinjiang culture, which has integrated the Central Plain culture, the Minyue culture and the marine culture.
This festival originates with a romantic love story about a fairy maiden and a cowherd who were forbidden to be together by a deity, but given a chance to meet on July 7 on the lunar calendar.
This traditional activity calls for hanging up lanterns to enjoy them.
People can see the Dragon Dance in all towns around Jinjiang as a procession or celebration of the Lantern Festival or on other important occcasions. The Lion Dance is also very popular there.
The 9th of the 1st lunar month is the birthday of Tiangong, the Jade Emperor and supreme god of Taoism in heaven, on earth, and in hell, and the most popular tradition in Jinjiang.
