Insane Lantern Festival in rural China, Guangdong 🏮I S2, EP67

[@Cheryl.C]

Hi Yan 👋🏻 we celebrated this in Malaysia too... the largest one is held at Johor ancient temple Chingay festival - the grandest deities parade in Malaysia . I'm so glad that we kept most of the chinese traditions here 🎉.

[@SweeKimQuek]

I was there to watch the procession of the deities from the 5 major clans.

[@billg7531]

Your programming is such a blessing. While I spent eight years living and traveling in China, I now realize that I missed out on some wonderful culturally rich traditions and festivals because I did not know about them. Also, traveling during one of the golden weeks is a horrible experience for me. I do hope that China and other journalistic organizations reward you for your outstanding work.

[@ban6317]

作为一个潮汕人，这些东西我小时候是不理解他们的，作为其中一员我真觉得很麻烦又费钱。可是渐渐的，新一代的人又继承了这些传统，所以我由衷的佩服他们，因为这些传统要传承是很不容易的，这样的活动可以做起来，真的是需要很强的凝聚力，因为没有工资而且真的很累很耗时间很花钱的。批我们守旧也好，夸我们年味也好，我想潮汕人之所以是潮汕人，就是因为我们传承了潮汕的文化。

[@user-pm7gy3wy8s]

太重男轻女

[@lenka5655]

说得好！我觉得传承是人类的印记

[@lenka5655]

说得好！我觉得传承是人类的印记

[@veraleucomelas]

Well i admire the strong tradition festivities. In the Netherlands we have traditions that been to much regulated. What makes the festivities die down. So our traditions and folklore is getting week. That is no good for a country. So keep them up and keep the strong bond.

[@youme1414]

China is very culturally diverse. Thank you, ma'am.

[@auraak7702]

Thank you Little Chinese for covering the festival, happy to see the culture there. Lanterns are beautiful, very intense celebration with lots of enthusiasm and energy.Amazing fireworks too. Loved the vlog.

[@neilgunns8391]

BTW… this great vloggers name is Yan. 😆

[@manchu-qu9mw]

Such adrenaline flowing. So very meaningful festivity like this of the Teochew. Long live and prosperity to all the great Chinese people.

[@greenislifepinkislove]

In my hometown, they celebrated the deity parade more than CNY too.on the 15th,few lucky men were selected to dress up as the deities.they needed to undergo few rituals and needed to fast where they can only eat veggies and no meat few days earlier.let me tell you,these men-deities werent drunk but they werent lucid,sort of being possessed.they will wear heavy fanciful garments,barefoot and have their faces pierced with long thin rod or small knives,sometimes on their cheeks,sometimes their tounges.the procession will be lead by the lion dances from selected house to house.then followed by these deities on foot.there were many palenquins carrying sort of small pagodas by other men.but these deities will be lead by a 'shaman?' and a god of wealth.at the houses they stopped,they will be blessing the house owners and finished it up by walking away from the house through fire or hot coals. Yes,the women werent in the procession and any onlookers needed to stay far behind from the men. When i was a child and being curious,they will scare me when i got too close by saying if the deities saw me,they will kidnap me and carry me away because im a girl and im wearing red.so i ran back home and hide for the rest of the day.

[@neilgunns8391]

Haha.

[@hulamei3117]

Great share. 🎉

[@MsOceanstar]

Thanks for sharing! Sure would like to know what hometown you are from with this deity parade! Sounds very intense with face piercing, fasting and shamanic rituals! Old China does not die! Chinese folks love their traditions, don’t they? Love to see photos or video of the parade. 👍

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

People like to say short attention spans are the norm now. I think it is that they cannot capture peoples interest for more than 30 seconds or so. Your videos pull me right in and nothing can distract me. I get so absorbed that the time flies by and Im always a bit sad to see it come to an end. Thank you for letting us live vicariously through you and for showing us so many fascinating and beautiful things.

[@masterwong5568]

我祖輩就來自廣東惠來縣，都講潮州話，現在是馬來西亞第四代

[@secar6742]

有空可以回去看看，我家以前还回去找了下族谱，支脉和主脉都有记载

[@torworchan]

胶己人

[@Buffalo8971]

客家人吗？

[@torworchan]

@@Buffalo8971 胶己人应该潮州人讲的比较多

[@tonycheung9358]

This is my hometown. I am 60 years old and left there 50 years ago. It seems to me that people are participating in religion freely, just like in the old days.

[@timinghourglass58]

你離開時候，大陸還正是窮的時候呢😢😅

[@user-er1iq8nq1h]

而西方媒体正在污蔑中国禁止所有宗教的存在

[@kennytam9514]

I have seen photos of similar Lantern festivals, but never seen a video of such an event. I can sense the enthusiasm, and the seriousness of the locals wanting to celebrate this important day. The atmosphere can be Intimidating with so many people holding a club, so many fires, and so many fire crackers bursting. Let's hope for a new tradition to happen in the near future where females have a position in the festival, celebrating such an important day inclusively in the entire village. Thank you for the video, Yan.

[@sassclem3190]

I love these videos about Chinese festivals!! As someone otuside the culture, it's fascinating to me!!🤩 Thank you for not only sharing this, but also explaining the different traditions!!🙏🏽 I hope you enjoyed the Chinese New Year, Lantern Festivals and all the celebrations as well 💕

[@cashmerecat9269]

Literally, they're forcing the deities to say yes..hum..should try that method in other religions as well. LOLS..I always love to watch your videos. :)

[@outsidewell6932]

😂

[@augustang373]

The diety is waiting for an auspicious time for the parade to start

[@ilavalolipop]

That isn’t how they think of it though 😅

[@wolsol]

You understand the essence of Chinese faith

[@Campanellaa]

It's quite present in a lot of culture to do some chance based divination but with a lot of "negociation" with the deities, allowing to rethrow the "chance" until you get good results. That said, i thing there is still the perception that if it takes too long, it might be that something isnt quite right (it's still divination after all)

[@jennae7903]

Thank you for the upload! What a colorful and energetic celebration

[@Sam_Prakash_]

Hi Yan! You are on the front row of leading women who depend on your own brain rather than on luck or some illusory power. The world is fast changing and "descendents" have to think fast and make their own choice and should be wise enough to take a path for happy living in the modern world where belief systems are finding no place anymore. It is up to them anyways. Lovely video dear! 😘❤

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you 🥰

[@robinloh7793]

indeed

[@Trueye-sl2mr]

What a blast! Happy Spring Festival everyone 👍👍👍👍👍

[@user-dz4no8gs8t]

1.普宁是中国人口最多的县级市，有200多万人口。 2.营老爷是指把老爷（三山国王之类）从祠堂里请出来，遛一遛让它们吃吃苦头，敦促他们好好干活。 3.最野性庆祝活动的应该是澄海盐灶村的拖神，场面和战争一样爆裂。

[@yongzhu8454]

这个地方的人活明白了，其它都是虚的，唯有多子多孙才是永恒。。存在即是一切，除非个体伟大如孔子秦始皇毛泽东，否则普通人唯有基因延续才是最终选择。

[@cheungchingtong]

犹记以前普宁海陆丰都属于潮阳县管的时候 当时的全国第一大县哈哈

[@ban6317]

好像老爷有的地方又不止三山国王，有娘嫲有介子推之类的

[@wkzj-po8on]

😂我们县人口才7，8万

[@TwoCentsOnTour]

Those lanterns looked beautiful, but wow I am maybe even more drawn in by the food 😅 (maybe I'm just hungry right now)

[@davidwong325]

😂

[@buddhabro.9130]

Hi Yan, Living in America I have never seen anything quite like this, Latinos are known for massive parties but so do people in China! 😊 Watching this video I see again and again many similarities between Asian and European ancient paganism. As much as we all seem different we are also alike! thank you so much for sharing these videos. 😊🙏

[@user-zz1wi1gf7y]

Spectacular, breathtaking display of beautiful lanterns. Love the fire crackers,.

[@user-md5ky9dr9u]

いつもありがとうございます、感謝感謝、ありがとうございます、ありがとうございます😊

[@alexwong9118]

So much energy from everyone 🎉 Thank you @Little Chinese Everywhere

[@theimpulson]

Very beautiful to see this! We also have similar festivals in India where gods are carried out of their temples in a parade, and of course there is Diwali as well. I play a game called Genshin Impact through which I came to know about this festival in Game for the first time and now seeing it through your video. Hopefully one day I will be able to visit China and see it in real life. Thanks a lot for the beautiful video!

[@sweesboey7177]

There is a lot of similarity between southern Chinese traditions and Indian ones. Every year, at Thaipusam which the Tamil communities in Singapore and Malaysia celebrate, they also have fire walking ceremonies.

[@HackerHacker-bh2xv]

The phrase "Genshin Impact is a cultural export" is often joked about on the Chinese internet, but with your comment I don't think it's a joke anymore!

[@elaineflohr9145]

Thank you Yan! Really enjoyed this video. 🎉

[@Chiefdixon]

I sure do enjoy your videos

[@michaeljoshuapabia]

"insane" sure is the right word to describe the festivities but it looks fun. I bet the young men enjoyed these activities, I know I would. It brings me back to my childhood days.

[@roberthill8797]

We are being pushed right into the center in Little Chinese Everywhere videos. A unique view to a wonderful life. Thank you!

[@AndrewShank-tg9ge]

Another great video, so informative and interesting

[@MsOceanstar]

I am Cantonese by descent. Love and miss the food you showed! Wow! I am amazed at the bon fires of straws in the alleys…seems so dangerous. Any fire accident could easily burn the town! There must be some fire prevention measures in place right?! The lanterns are very nice, and the enthusiasm of the celebrations is impressive indeed! Old China and traditions sure do not die ! Glad for that…but must include women in future celebrations!

[@kl9518]

Wow, it is amazing that you find these fascinating village festivals in China. Love the way all the young men get involved to carry on the traditions. Great atmosphere. Love it.❤

[@kevinatic]

Thanks for the high quality video despite the conditions , hope the tradition will be preserve for centuries.

[@eskallagrimsson]

I want to use the diety roll rules in my craps games! Just roll till I win. Winna, winna, chicken dinna! 😂

[@outsidewell6932]

😂

[@edbardoe2195]

Amazing festival, your close up video gives us a view of something never seen here in rural America. Thanks!

[@pujiwibowo4825]

From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU !! ♥🙏You have no idea how much these videos mean to some people Good show! I will keep watching your video.

[@trevorbacelli]

Very interesting ,The Lantern festival, Madam,I think you had the right idea to go to a quieter spot ,your only a Little lady, I never seen so many people in one time 40,000 people in the village, in my home Town of Biloela Central Qld ,there is only 5000 people in roughly 28,000 square Km ,it was a little frightening for me, I did enjoy the Fire Works & The Lanterns, I found it rather strange that Women werent allowed in the front Row, I thought if the Men didnt have a Mother how would they be Born and wouldnt be able do this, I have seen and old video in one area of China where the Girl child was drowned in the village & only boys were keeped by their Fathers & the Mothers were broken Hearted , It had taken a rather Elderly County Judge to stop this tragic drowning he was a wonderful Man, he had stopped this tradition from happening, He made new laws & helped the people make a better life for the Family, Girl Children were now Kept, These old traditions will change over time for the better, I like the Chinese New Year ,lots of food, & celebrations & loud Fire Crackers & Lantern Thank you Madam for a Great video, Cheers & Best Wishes, Keep Safe, Regards Trevor.W.Bacelli. Biloela Qld Australia. 👍🐕🐎🦄🦌🐂🐃🐄🐖🐗🐏🐑🐐🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🐨🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘🦃🐔🐓🦆🦢🦋🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@brizziechai]

Male sex selection preferences means less females of marriage age in China now..approx 7million "bare branches"..now.The recent reversal single child policy has come too late for them plus irreversible population decline sans net migration

[@alexy9907]

The government wanted to change the tradition of favoring sons over daughters in 1949 and enacted corresponding laws, but the people still maintained this tradition, and now this traditional concept is gradually weakening among the people.

[@davidwong325]

China now gives special protection to women legally, and is even ridiculed as "unfair" by men.

[@fanchameng]

In order to maintain stable rule, ancient China emphasized agriculture over commerce and restricted people from migrating to other places. People's survival mainly depended on farming, and sufficient manpower was needed for the land to produce. Men obviously had more strength than women in farming, so having enough male adults in the family meant that more food could be produced and they would have more confidence in safeguarding the interests of the family. This led to the inevitable choice of favoring sons over daughters in agricultural society. Although there are very few people farming in rural China now, this concept has been embedded in culture for thousands of years and continues to this day.

[@ThomasBarsegian-co3du]

Chinese know how to cook and have a festival.Another wonderful video Thank you 💓👏👍🇨🇳

[@Favion]

Wow... this was like a world journalistic report from an eyewitness reporter. Great coverage and footage. Very interesting about the absence of women in the ceremonies. But YOU were there to share the experience with us! Your videos are always educational, inspirational and fun! : )

[@garyblack2858]

One of the most fascinating videos I have seen. Wow, so many camera angles. You got in there and captured the energy and excitement of the lantern festival. Great video! Stellar filming and editing!

[@O_Y_P]

掷圣杯的时候寨佬第一句会说【风调雨顺！国泰民安！】

[@user-su8ng9tw4p]

掷圣杯求是民间的卜卦

[@user-fr5id9bt7n]

一直到神仙同意为止

[@robinloh7793]

it's really fun to watch, thanks!!

[@mattwillis3219]

Wow! Lantern Festival looks amazing! Thankyou so much for showing us this festival of happiness!

[@seekingthelost7]

Happy belated Lantern Festival !! Thanks for giving us a peak into the celebrations.

[@bertanelson8062]

Thank you for showing us this wild lantern festival! I much appreciate view of map. So many young Men & boys! I'm glad to see a strong & vital younger generation having so much fun & excitement. Marvelous way to blow off steam so to speak. I'm delighted your family cherished you as their daughter!

[@wisecanadianwoman]

Wow, that was crazy! I can only imagine the noise. Thanks Yan for the explanation, so facinating hearing about all the different traditions. ❤

[@tomsunuwar6940]

Happy Chinese lantern festival 💐💐💐

[@kay_c33]

What an absolute delight to watch your experience at the lantern festival. It was a phenomenal endeavor on your part to capture the energy that rarely comes through on video, but I definitely felt the exhilaration and liveliness of the community.

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

Lantern Festival is my favorite day of Spring Festival and the best time for children, who have fun making lanterns, staying out late to display them, and enjoying the bustle of the celebration. Thanks for sharing this time many in your audience may not be familiar with. and greetings from Anhui, Xuancheng, Jingg'de.

[@thomaslee3396]

I’m the 3rd generation of a Jieyang, Guangdong descendants. We are able to speak the same dialect as those of our ancestor’s village.

[@brendanconboy642]

That was awesome! We almost never get to see this side of the Chinese culture. Boisterous, authentic energy! True oneness and unity that is missing from the modern culture

[@user-lq5eq1li2e]

Hallo! little fairy brave Chinese girl. I was eagerly awaiting your fresh vlog. The new year's lantern festival was amazing. The world, especially the west should acknowledge the freedom Chinese people enjoy celebrating their cultural & religious events. May it be Muslims, Budist or others. Unlike the west, there is no hate or religious phobias amongst them. This thawarts the western colonial mentality propaganda against China. What to talk about Taiwan as part of China, even the border areas in India with chinese linguist names of passes & heights were & are parts of China. I am a great admirer & lover of China. Little brave fairy Chinese keep it up & Keep smiling. An aged well-wisher from friendly Pakistan

[@iriswoohoo]

WOW this is so beautiful and festive, thank you for taking us along!

[@benton202]

You are so free. I enjoy watching your videos after a long work day. Its an escape from the current prison that is my life

[@terryschima4964]

Wow! Thanks for that one.

[@FPVphilly]

Wow, lot of fun and festivities 😊

[@davidtriyadi]

Wow. it was so much fun. Thanks for sharing the happiness. 🥰

[@beautifuldream108]

Real China. Real people. 👏👏👏👏👍📹👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏💪🌈🙏🙏🎉🥳🥰

[@priscillaferguson267]

So happy to see the festivities celebrating the Lantern Festival. My grandparents hometown is in Kaiping Village in Guangzhou where our Ancestral Shrine is located.

[@user-kb9bd5tt8f]

In the Chinese culture you have to know your roots..if you don't know your roots then you would not know where you come from.. and if you don't know where you come from then you would not know where you are going.

[@user-yn8uq8qm1q]

Please think about visiting mighty Shandong, even Qingdao. Lived there for two years wonderful people and countryside. Take care and keep your wonderful smile. Really enjoy your travels.

[@Hriday4u]

Yan ! you are absolutely amazing !! Simply Superb! I keep waiting for your videos indeed.

[@s_tan8590]

I have enjoyed your videos very much. Thank you for up-loading. On your long travel around China, please take care and stay safe.

[@CoralTheMihn]

This is absolutely incredible! I couldn't imagine being part of such large and intense festivities! I hope I get to experience something like this some day! Thank you for documenting these things and sharing them with us!!

[@AnaCarolinaTapajos]

Olá do Brasil! Obrigada por nos mostrar sua cultura tão diversificada e principalmente por sua coragem em ser mulher viajante! Você é a primeira da fila para nós que lhe assistimos e traz muita sorte e prosperidade! 🙏🌹

[@davidkelly2262]

Wow,Wonderful China, thanks,fantastic experience 🎉

[@tjmctube]

Sounds like you've already filled this year's quota for noise. My ears thank you for stepping in for them. 😁

[@shaadahmed4456]

NICE 👍 EP 67 S2 🇨🇳

[@user-fx6kh7ux1m]

Puning may be in Guangdong Province. But the people there are what we Malaysians call Teochew Nang (Chaozhou people). They speak a Minnan dialect; we Hokkians can understand them in Malaysia, as we are exposed to their speech. Besides Hokkian (Hokkien is not so accurately transliterated) is also Minnan. I think they call their place "Pou Ling" in Teochew. We have many Teochew people in Malaysia and Singapore. In Thailand, the majority of the Chinese and their descendants are Teochew. Teochew and Cantonese are not mutually comprehensible. By the way, I love Chaozhou cuisine; they're great.

[@lawrencetang]

Yes u are right. I'm TeoChew from SG. This place is my ancestral origin.

[@rockstarmsia3349]

​@@lawrencetang Teh chew nang ka ching ang ang

[@lawrencetang]

@@rockstarmsia3349 hokkien nang, ka chng seh tanng ...hahahahahaha

[@Simon.0000]

Ooks quite violent but exciting at the same time with beautiful lantern 🏮. Great video thanks for sharing

[@amnabasil7644]

You are now my new favorite traveler. China is so huge and has so many interesting traditions, thank you for sharing 😊

[@yuehanslam1593]

Hi Yang, nice to see these traditional practises are being continued in some places in rural China. When I was little I used to be afraid to see the deities.....thank you for covering this.

[@douglaslillifield2917]

Thanks for the show. Pretty wild....lots of fun. Women carry on the blood of the family. Men carry the name.

[@johnatihoh7755]

That was a very interesting coverage of what the New Year celebration is like for this part of pre urban China. Love the lanterns. Well done!

[@RobinsWood1]

...thanks for this Yan! This is one of your best video and I love it! That intense energy and the very high spirit in Puning - is so amazing to see!

[@hulamei3117]

Now that is a celebration 🍾👏❤🎉

[@gee713_]

This is such an exciting video. I want to witness this next time I go to China

[@titosilveira2005]

Buenas como va Yan JieJie estaba con ansias de saber dé ti que alegria enorme🎉🎉🎉

[@nivzfrabx3718]

Another amazing video Yan, thank you for showing us China!

[@andreastano7920]

This temple tradition in my perspective as Indonesian born Chinese is a way to remember our ancestors, showing how rich our tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. In Indonesia, Confucianism is already stated as an official religion of Chinese ethnic minority.

[@lallal-fg6rv]

confusion 不是宗教对于中国人来说。

[@andreastano7920]

@@lallal-fg6rv 我知道，但在我国，它已被国家法律批准为六大宗教之一。

[@lallal-fg6rv]

@@andreastano7920 。好吧。可能你们印尼没有大陆人的经历。儒家从民国初期就有大量文人批评，认为儒家是导致国家衰弱，人民愚钝的原因之一。还有文革期间破四旧。清扫儒家思想。儒家思想在大陆人眼里就是帝王权术。封建帝王用来驯化人民的思想。

[@jwalther6045]

This video was absolutely mesmerizing. Thank you for what you do!

[@marlonalves4997]

Nossa meu que festa nunca iria saber disso muito obrigado por vc compartilhar essa cultura tao impressionante continue registrando e criando essas obras de arte❤

[@liaojohnweechun7454]

It's so nice to see so many people and especially young people having fun. PLA have no problem for recruitment 👍🎉🎊🥰

[@shaminazir6505]

Traditional Asian village festival Guangdong style, thanks my dear for trying to show a basic genuine village festival with authentic commentary. I think I will travel to China.

[@suzy5150]

Wow, a village of 45,000, that's bigger than most of the cities and towns in my country.

[@darthvaderoo]

I manage to watch this event on Twitch livestream and wow it crazy with how many firework they do it

[@panzerfaust127]

Thank you so much! You really make me want to go to china... i love the people and the culture

[@flormag]

Amazing! I have asthma so I was glad to see the fireworks on my tv screen and not the actual fireworks and smokes. Tradition really binds the community and make it strong. It is when the community adapts western tradition that the strength of the community weakens.

[@ryanhegarty8524]

Amazing. Thank you for sharing an experience that many other people and I may never have experienced. It is so interesting.

[@smallworldBigwalk]

Very interesting way to celebrate the Latter Festival. Thanks for sharing.

[@douglasrandall6737]

Amazing. Good video.

[@_Stranger77_]

Very beautiful movie and ceremony !!!

[@wongcs63]

Thanks! Have been following your KZbin Channel ❤and find its useful and enlightening.

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@annarobinson4803]

Thank you for all your videos I love watching them.

[@toprelaxingnaturesounds]

Oh wow! At times I felt as if I was there! Quite an intense experience the Lantern Festival is. Thank you for the video.

[@andydilk2487]

Thanks!

[@littlechineseeverywhere]

Thank you 🥰

[@donderstorm1845]

that was incredible. looks like ton of fun. also i want to get my hands on those fireworks at 19:52

[@22many77]

Oh my gosh you really worked hard for this video! I couldn't help thinking throughout about the ladies at home tapping their toes impatiently with arms crossed, standing in the doorway, waiting for their boys, haha. Thank you. I am always fascinated by what you produce and a little bit jealous of your adventures!

[@leekevin5942]

Ladies are also watching the parades in the street, just not on the parade team.

[@user-vb1ow3xm5d]

Hahahaha, there are women's teams in many places in Fujian Province, and the performances there will be more exciting and grand. It's a pity that yan was unable to go there when he traveled with his family.

[@jamesreese4170]

Wow this so intense. I'm sure the rush of adrenaline is fun for the participants but many didn't look like they were having fun. Just seemed very chaotic. But thank you for sharing what an experience.

[@user-uu7eo7dt9p]

他们并不是不开心，而是严肃。对很多当地人来说，游神就是严肃的宗教活动，是他们表达信仰的方式。

[@dirkwyse1609]

Fantastic! Happy New Year of the Dragon

[@INTRADOSNETO]

Fantastico Yan!!💖💖💖

[@lyh5034]

在中国 福建 广东 浙江是 中国的传统地方文化保留的最好的地方 ， 没有之一 太酷了🎉😂