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'Zuodafu,' a traditional folk ceremony of the Hakka people
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"Zuodafu," a folk ceremony of the Hakka people is held in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 29, 2023. /CFP

"Zuodafu," a folk ceremony of the Hakka people is held in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 29, 2023. /CFP

Counted as one of the most important traditional folk ceremonies of the Hakka people, an event called "Zuodafu" was held in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province.

"Zuodafu," a folk ceremony of the Hakka people is held in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 29, 2023. /CFP

"Zuodafu," a folk ceremony of the Hakka people is held in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 29, 2023. /CFP

Literally translated as "Great Blessing," the ceremony, which is said to have started in 1789, is an opportunity for Hakka people to pay tribute to the gods and divinities, and to pray for a fine harvest and peace in the area.

A girl dresses up for the
A girl dresses up for the "Zuodafu" event, a folk ceremony of the Hakka people, in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 29, 2023. /CFP

A girl dresses up for the "Zuodafu" event, a folk ceremony of the Hakka people, in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 29, 2023. /CFP

Held every three years, the event has developed into a large festival-like gathering for the local Hakka people.

People take part in
People take part in "Zuodafu," a folk ceremony of the Hakka people, in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 29, 2023. /CFP

People take part in "Zuodafu," a folk ceremony of the Hakka people, in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 29, 2023. /CFP

Boasting colorful regional cuisine, music and costumes, "Zuodafu" stands out as a local cultural tourism highlight, tempting visitors to dive in and soak up the joyful atmosphere and explore traditional Hakka culture.

People participate in
People participate in "Zuodafu," a folk ceremony of the Hakka people, in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 29, 2023. /CFP

People participate in "Zuodafu," a folk ceremony of the Hakka people, in Longyan, southeast China's Fujian Province, October 29, 2023. /CFP

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