Folk Culture in Shiquan County

Shiquan county has profound traditional culture and unique folk diet. As early as 5,000 years ago, there were ancestors who thrived between the Qinba Mountains and on both sides of the Han River. Hanshui Culture, Guiguzi Culture, Immigrant Culture, Ziwu Ancient Road, Chuanchu and Qinchuan Ancient Business Culture meet at the edge of Shiquan Qinba.

folk song

Shiquan folk songs, with beautiful minor tunes and huge reserves, can be divided into folk songs, minor tunes, flower drums, octupole, boatman songs, folk songs, labor songs, filial piety songs and new folk songs. And there are many accents, such as Gao Qiang, Ping Qiang, Sa Hua Qiang, Hua Gutiao and so on. Beautiful rhythm, pleasant to hear, interesting and intriguing.

folk dance

The folk dances in Shiquan County include lion dance, dragon dance, lotus dance, walking on stilts and gallants. Among them, the fire lion performance combines dance and acrobatics, bringing together courage and wisdom.

folk art

Shiquan is rich in traditional folk arts, including paper-cutting, embroidery, weaving, stone carving, wood carving, root carving, paper binding, printing and dyeing, ancient pottery making and so on. Among them, the root carving of Shiquan is unique in Shaanxi Province, paying attention to both external modeling and internal charm. Its types range from figures, flying, bodhisattvas, tables and chairs, flower stands, to flowers, birds, fish and insects, with both form and spirit, which is quite interesting.