中卫元宵社火盛会

### English Translation Title: Zhongwei Lantern Festival Grand Celebration

News Summary: On the 3rd, the Lantern Festival, the city of Zhongwei in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region held the “Advancing New Zhongwei – Auspicious New Year” 2026 Spring Festival community fire and dragon‑lion performance competition at the Five‑Hall Center. More than 40 teams and nearly 4,000 performers took part in parades and shows, with drums and gongs ringing and crowds flowing.

The morning opened with a large square‑dance called “Three Sisters of Zhongwei.” This was followed by provincial‑level intangible cultural heritage acts such as Haiyuan Chun’guan Ci and other creative programs. Veteran artists performed impromptu duets with their young apprentices; opera, dragon dance, lion dance, dry‑boat (land boat), stilt walking and other traditional acts were presented in succession. The event kept the authentic folk routines while weaving in modern elements in the choreography, aiming to enrich people’s holiday life and showcase the achievements of intangible cultural heritage protection.

Reflection and Inspiration: Festivals like this let neighbors help the elderly and children, watch and join together—a rare moment of connection in city life. Tradition must be guarded and taught in everyday life, relying both on the dedication of senior artists and the learning and innovation of the young, so that skills and local memories can pass from generation to generation.

Heaven often reminds us to care for one another and attend to the needs of our hearts; this simple mutual assistance and watchfulness is the power behind the festive bustle. May we, while celebrating, keep diligence and integrity, turning our love for family and our devotion to culture into daily actions and mutual aid.

Scripture: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1

Link: https://www.huizu-tianjing.icu/zaibuer/shipian/23