The Place Name Story of Xincuo, Gongping Town, Haifeng County
Xincuozai, commonly known as Xincuozai in Gongping Town, Haifeng County, belongs to Xinshengtang Club, one of the five clubs in Gongping market. It is located one kilometer west of Gongping old market and north of Xinxu market. It was originally composed of seven streets, including Xincuoqian Street, Second Street, Third Street, Fourth Street, Tail Street, Zhong Ping Street and Xincuoheng Lane. Xincuo street,
It is said that Xincuo has a long history. According to legend, during the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, this area was the only way for Haifeng County to go to the fair. At that time, people and goods came and went on foot, and it was usually bustling. Every market, Japanese businessmen flock to pick and choose, and when they arrive, they put down their burdens and rest. In order to quench the thirst of past guests, this tea quickly spread, and the business was extremely hot, attracting businessmen from all over the world to start businesses here. According to Liu's genealogy in Xincuo Town, Liu Lianye, the ancestor of Liu's Evonne in Xincuo, started his business in Haifeng County. The terrain here is higher than that of Lao Wei, and there is no flood or exorbitant taxes. Gradually, a village was formed here, and people named this new village near the old Wei as "Xincuo". "Cuo" means home or house in Heluo language, and "new Cuo" means "new house".
It was not until the 18th year of Qing Emperor Kangxi that the government officially named this thriving new fair as "Rixing City" with the rapid development of the fair new fair. Fair Lao Xu Xuhe Xincuo's commercial function was replaced by Xinxu, and they became living places. After more than 30 years of development, the population of Xincuo has increased, and the planning and construction are becoming more and more perfect. There are five streets neatly arranged in the middle from front to back, one on each side, similar to enlargement.
The people here come from different places between Fulao and Hakka. They came to Xincuo to make a living, hoping to get protection from local gods. Therefore, Mr. Geography was asked to build a land temple (now the Thunder Temple) behind Xincuo to worship the land god (Bo Gong). When this temple was built, there is no way to prove it. In the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, every time on the 18th birthday of Uncle Gong, everyone would tie a piece of paper more than three meters high. At night, every household's believers light firecrackers and throw them at the big tiger until it is completely eliminated, which symbolizes driving away bad luck and welcoming good luck, commonly known as "putting tiger lights". Now, on the 18th day of the first month, there are no paper tigers, but firecrackers are everywhere in the open space in front of the temple, and some customs are still preserved. ?
? The 18th day of the first month is also the end of the Lantern Festival. Every family invites each other to drink tea and entertain guests with rich dishes. Qian Jie, the new emperor, set up a stage and invited the troupe to perform to celebrate. This custom has never stopped. Even 1943, the 18th day of the first month of the second year of Guangdong famine was held as usual, because there was no troupe invitation, and the Fair Eight-tone Class "Walking in the Clouds" was held. On the 18th day of the first month, there is the custom of setting off fireworks and sending lanterns. Fireworks rising in Ran Ran scrambled to soar in the night sky, dazzling and illuminating the fair night sky. A series of firecrackers resounded through the sky, pushing the atmosphere of this traditional festival to a climax and interpreting the last madness of the Spring Festival.
? From the original seven streets, Xincuo has developed into many high-rise buildings and shops, from Xincuo Market to Tianliao Reservoir Ferry. However, most of the houses on Seventh Street in the old district retain the architectural style of Ming and Qing Dynasties, and you can also find traces of inns and shops in them. (20 10 10 15)