On May 31, in order to carry forward the excellent traditional culture and patriotic spirit of the Chinese nation and create a strong cultural atmosphere of “Welcome to the Dragon Boat Festival”, the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Local Chronicle Editorial Committee was stationed in Yuqakkuerbag Village, Tuohula Township, Wensu County. The “Visiting Huiju” team carried out the theme activity “Welcome the Dragon Boat Festival, Dumplings Connecting Hearts – Ethnic Unity and One Family” in Kuerbag Village, Yukake, Tuohula Township, Wensu County.
Early in the morning, Hu Jianfeng, Zhao Yanqiu and Jamila Abula, members of the “Visit Huiju” team, organized the villagers to soak the zongzi leaves in advance and prepare the materials for making zongzi, such as glutinous rice, red dates, and zongzi leaves. Everyone had a clear division of labor. With tacit cooperation, these materials will be neatly placed on the table in a short while. At the event site, Zhao Yanqiu, a member of the “Visiting Huiju” team, led the villagers to make zongzi. She picked up a zongzi leaf, folded it in her hand, put it in glutinous rice and red beans, folded it a few times, and a beautiful zongzi was wrapped All right.
Seeing Zhao Yanqiu wrapping the zongzi, the villagers were also eager to try it out. They followed the members of the Visiting Huiju team to learn how to stroke the zongzi leaves, make a funnel shape, fill in glutinous rice, press tightly, seal, and tie them, and flip through them skillfully. , the fresh and tender zong leaves are circulating in everyone’s hands. Although the wrapping was slow at first, and the zongzi had different shapes, under the patient guidance of the members of the “Wang Hui Ju” team, following a while, triangles, horns, strips, etc. were all in various shapes and shapes. The beautiful dumplings took shape in an instant, the scene was full of laughter and the atmosphere was joyful and peaceful. After a plate of zongzi was served on the table, the scene was filled with the fragrance of zongzi leaves, and there was endless laughter and laughter. Everyone tasted the delicious zongzi, and while feeling the fun of hands-on, they also learned more regarding the charm of traditional culture.
Gulijia Mary Tuerdi, a villager in Yukak Kurbag Village, Tuohula Township, Wensu County, sighed: “This activity organized by the Visit Huiju Team for us made us feel very happy, not only let us experience When the Dragon Boat Festival has a strong festive atmosphere, we can truly feel the care of the government, let us understand the breadth and depth of Chinese culture, and strengthen our belief in patriotism.”
Azadam Maimat, the women’s director of the village committee of Yukak Kurbage Village, Tuohula Township, Wensu County, said: “This Dragon Boat Festival event is very meaningful. The team members taught how to make rice dumplings hand-to-hand. On the one hand, they experienced the fun of making rice dumplings, shared the fruits of their labor, and passed a pleasant and unforgettable traditional festival ahead of time. The significance of the festival further enhances our sense of identity with Chinese traditional culture.”
Liu Bing, the captain and first secretary of the Huihui Ju team, said: “Through such activities, our brothers and sisters of all ethnic groups are reunited, which enhances mutual feelings, promotes ethnic unity, strengthens the cohesion of all ethnic groups, and jointly creates The strong atmosphere of ethnic unity and family. In the future, we will continue to carry out such activities frequently to unite the hearts of brothers and sisters of all ethnic groups, further promote the integration of ethnic cultures, and allow the villagers to live a harmonious and happy life.”
(Bing Xiang) (China Daily Xinjiang reporter station)
[Editor in charge: Shu Liang]
