Source: People’s Daily Online – Anhui Channel
“Thousands of lights in the cloud tower illuminate the blue clouds, and the north of the street is bright at night.” On the evening of July 16, accompanied by bright neon and curling fireworks, The “Wanmei Consumption·Yehi Ancient Town” event in Shuidong Town, Xuanzhou District, Xuancheng City, kicked off as scheduled.
Shuidong Town “Wanmei Consumption·Yehai Ancient Town” event site. Photo courtesy of the Propaganda Department of the Xuanzhou District Committee
This night, on the banks of the Shuiyang River, by the Qianjin Village, and on the Shuidong Old Street, “fireworks”, “market gas” and “cultural gas” are intertwined , and also gave this thousand-year-old town a new “night color”.
When the sunset slowly fades away and the evening wind blows over the grass, Qianjin Village in Shuidong Town gradually becomes lively. In the birch forest at the entrance of the village, a unique country forest concert ignites the twilight, enthusiastic square dancing, energetic aerobic aerobics, melodious and melodious Huangmei Opera, full of charm folk performances… Everyone enjoys it.
The prosperity of the old street at night. Photo courtesy of the Propaganda Department of Xuanzhou District Committee
In recent years, Qianjin Village has used the construction of “artistic village” as a pilot project, using ginkgo promenade, jujube forest and birch forest to design tree houses, red clouds, fleeting years, etc. Modern art elements, at the same time, they also sing shadow puppets in southern Anhui, develop cultural and creative products, hold forest music festivals, photography contests and other activities, so that traditional villages have ushered in an upgrade, and now they have become the “new favorite” in the Internet celebrity check-in field.
The moon slants the river, and the lights are on. Like Qianjin Village, Shuidong Old Street also opened the bustling night in the event.
The entrance plaza is full of colorful lights and crowds. In the flickering lights, tourists pick up their mobile phones one after another, compete to take pictures, and put the most beautiful lights into their lenses.
Shuidong Ancient Town under the night. Photo courtesy of the Propaganda Department of Xuanzhou District Committee
The old street has an old charm and a new look.
The “popular” street market, with the lights lit along the street, shouting and chanting can be heard, some selling hair accessories, some flowers, and some Hanfu, let The footsteps of the tourists involuntarily slowed down.
The square dance attracted many tourists to stop and watch. Photo courtesy of the Propaganda Department of Xuanzhou District Committee
The fireworks in the world are the most soothing.
In the night of the old street, how can there be no shortage of all kinds of snacks, golden and yellow candy man, white and tender tofu brain, fragrant and sweet Shuidong candied dates… Yingyingchaochuochao crowd walks all the way , watching all the way, eating all the way, from the street to the end of the alley, savoring the thick “fireworks” of the old street.
Ignite the “night economy” and regain the “fireworks”. Photo provided by the Propaganda Department of Xuanzhou District Committee
“The purpose of this event is to boost the ‘night economy’, and at the same time implant more cultural and creative content into the ancient town to promote the integrated development of culture, tourism and business. Empower the rural revitalization.” The relevant person in charge of Shuidong Town introduced that in recent years, the old street has been continuously renovated and upgraded, adding a number of 3D three-dimensional wall paintings and unique light and shadow shows of Shiba, introducing various music bars and entertainment projects, and successfully applying for the municipal level. Night tour of the neighborhood.
“Artistic style” meets “market taste”, “art village” meets “summer fireworks”, for the ancient town of Shuidong, the night economy is gradually recovering, and the strong fireworks atmosphere is back.