The Lantern Festival arrives, and the rhythm of poetry fills the Central Plains. On February 28, the Bingwu Lantern Festival Poetry Gathering and Provincial Children's Reading Outstanding Works Exhibition, hosted by the Henan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, organized by the Henan Provincial Library, and co-organized by public libraries at all levels across the province, was spectacularly staged at the Henan Provincial Library. Relevant leaders from the Henan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, members of the leadership team of the Henan Provincial Library, and representatives from public libraries at all levels across the province participated in the event.
The event began with the opening dance "Lantern Festival Song" performed by the young performers from Zhengzhou Erqi District Art Primary School. The on-site display of the "Childlike Heart Toward the Motherland" recitation collection showcased the fruitful achievements of children's recitation activities across the province. At the event, renowned reciters and recitation enthusiasts performed together, while new children's recitations showcased their talents. Numerous programs took turns to present the audience with a rich traditional cultural feast.
Opening dance: 'Lantern Festival Song'
A collection of "Childlike Hearts Toward the Motherland" recitation collection
The Shihe District Library in Xinyang City selected and submitted the work "My South and North," expressing deep affection for the motherland; The Henan Writers Association Recitation Professional Committee presented "China in the Lights," conveying warmth and strength; Huo Kun, head of the Henan Museum Huaxia Ancient Music Troupe, performed the "Book of Songs" with poetry and lyrics. Zheng Feng? Zijin's ancient charm lingers long. Children from libraries in Nanyang, Sanmenxia, Gongyi, Zhongmou, and the Henan Provincial Library's "Quyuan Reading Club" jointly presented Lantern Festival poetry recitals, from "The Night of the Fifteenth Day of the First Lunar Month" to "Jade Table: Lantern Festival," leading the audience to experience the millennia-old poetry of the Lantern Festival. "Looking Up at the Starry Sky" by Wen County Library, "The Joy of Snowflakes" by Henan Provincial Library Children's Dream Drama Club and Zhengzhou Institute of Engineering Technology, and "The Moon Is Brighter in My Hometown" by Kaifeng City Library, each has its own charm—some full of longing, some light and lively, some evoking nostalgia. Bi Yasi, a director of the Sheng Professional Committee of the China National Orchestra Society and inventor of the nation's first cultural instrument, the "Double-Pipe Sheng and Di," performed the timeless masterpiece "Bring in the Wine" through combined performances and recitations. The melodious music intertwined with the sound of reading aloud, creating a majestic atmosphere; The Shangqiu Cultural Center presented "China Under the Moonlight," which evokes a profound and profound artistic conception. At the end of the event, first-class actor and drama artist Cai Xiaoyi led the recitation of "Chinese New Year," with all performers taking the stage to chant together, bringing the poetry gathering to a successful close. The prize-winning interactive segment set up on site further enhanced the lively and joyful atmosphere of the Lantern Festival.
Reciting "My South and North"
Reciting "China in the Lights"
Chanting poetry from 'The Book of Songs: Zheng Feng: Zijin'
Lantern Festival poetry recitation: 'Night of the Fifteenth Day of the First Lunar Month', 'Lantern Festival Cooking Floating Yuanzi', 'Capital Lantern Festival', and 'Jade Table · Lantern Festival'
Recitation of 'Looking Up at the Starry Sky'
Reciting 'The Joy of Snowflakes'
Reciting 'The Moon Is Bright in My Hometown'
Double-pipe sheng and di: 'Bring in the Wine'
Reciting "China Under the Moonlight"
Reciting 'Chinese New Year'
This Lantern Festival poetry gathering combined a poetry gathering with children's recitation performances to showcase the unique charm of traditional Chinese poetry, creating a strong atmosphere of reunion and happiness during the Lantern Festival. Henan Provincial Library will continue to carry out diverse reading promotion activities, using the fragrance of books as a medium to pass on outstanding traditional Chinese culture, inspire nationwide enthusiasm for reading, and inject cultural vitality into promoting reading for all and building a book-loving Henan.
