What is the origin of Lishan Temple Fair?

Lishan Ancient Temple Fair-June 13th of the lunar calendar is the birthday of Nu Wa Niangniang. At this time of the year, a large-scale temple fair will be held in Lishan Mountain, Lintong District, Xi City. The legendary "Goddess of Mending Heaven" practices colored stones here, attracting a large number of kind men and women and tourists from all directions. The mighty pilgrimage team makes the quiet valley brightly lit and the Taoist temple incense fills the air.

The prestigious "list meeting"

As the temple fair lasts for several days, local people will bring sheets and dry food when offering sacrifices to Nu Wa Niangniang. This custom has continued to this day, so the temple fair in Lishan Mountain is also known as the "list (single) meeting" in the local area.

The ancient temple fair in Lintong has a long history. Every year, the local cultural bureau, tourism bureau and district government will hold special meetings in advance to make arrangements, and various cultural activities will also be held in the mountains, such as traditional Dojo ceremonies, lottery divination or Shaanxi opera performances, which will become a spiritual and cultural feast for local people.

Old Mother Temple-"God Bless My Good Son"

Lishan Old Mother's Hall is a temple built by people to commemorate Nu Wa, the ancestor of mankind. This guild hall has a long-standing reputation in the local area. According to legend, infertile women come here to beg for children and do whatever they want. So incense is strong all year round. On this mother's birthday, tourists are more like pilgrims, including many foreign tourists. Mr. Zhang, who lives in Heilongjiang, said that he came to do business. He happened to hear that there was a temple fair in Lishan, so he came with his colleagues to say goodbye to his family and seek peace. "I didn't expect the temple fair in Lishan to be so lively, not only enjoying the beautiful scenery, but also understanding the local folk customs. I'm so glad you came! Mr. Zhang said.