A burst of intense martial arts "opening up" resounded through the sky, announcing the official start of the afternoon performance of the Temple of Heaven New Year Garden Party.
Later, in the "Gaotong" of the martial arts field, the field picker also sprinkled a gorgeous "Diaoyun" fire color.
Until then, Wang Lingguan, dressed as a "painted face", shouted "Hey!" in the deep doorway.
Only then did the first actor appear in the spotlight, amid dazzling flames and smoke.
There is only one Wang Lingguan today, but he still looks the same as he once stood on the stage of the Pierre Cardin Beijing Hotel press conference.
Wearing a red tie, but not a flag, a red beard, a red face, a vertical eye between the eyebrows, an armband in the left hand, and a spiritual whip in the right hand.
It forms a perfect contrast with the bright red Chengzhen Gate behind it and the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests seen through the door opening of Chengzhen Gate.
Then, as the "horse racing, gongs and drums" played in the martial arts arena, the actor playing the role of the spirit official performed dance movements such as whip dancing, arm-twisting, and jumping in a precise manner.
"good!"
"good!
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"Okay..."
The audience in the audience was enthusiastic.
Because the first actor's appearance was so stunning, the public's excitement was ignited almost immediately.
This is the big stage set up in front of Chengzhen Gate, facing the back wall of the echo wall.
Because it is the main stage performance area of the Temple of Heaven New Year Garden Party, the place has already become a sea of people as early as ten minutes before the performance.
Although the three from Ditan arrived on time, it was considered too late.
There were nearly ten thousand people at the scene, and they were all blocked by the people in front of them ten meters away from the stage. They could only watch the scene on the stage from a distance from the side.
But the good thing is that the Temple of Heaven Garden has thought carefully and made the stage big enough and high enough.
Extending the width of the middle doorway by ten meters, the height is a full one and two meters.
No matter how many spectators are standing under the stage, how many heads are packed together, or even how many people have children riding on their necks, it will not affect the people behind watching the program on the stage.
After the spiritual officer finished reciting the Jingtai Mantra, he took up a splitting posture as usual, and then raised his hand to make a move.
On the surface, it is done by the spiritual officials on the stage, but in fact, it is a huge beam of fire released by the stage picker that flies out into the air.
Then, in an upright and impartial manner, he fell into the cornucopia that had been placed in front of the stage.
You know, this time there was not only money, grain, and ingots in the cornucopia, but also firecrackers.
The scene suddenly crackled and roared, filled with fire and joy.
"Okay! Okay..."
Can’t help but applaud!
These two hands are as magical as magic, and everyone who looks at it has to clap!
Even the three people from Ditan couldn't control themselves and couldn't help but applaud along with the crowd.
The driver might have been so excited that he even put his finger in his mouth and blew a long, loud whistle.
At this point, Lingguan successfully won the jackpot, completed the task and stepped down.
Then it was replaced by the Heavenly Official and the God of Wealth appearing side by side, completing the transformation of actors very naturally.
No one dislikes lively and cheerful scenes, not only Chinese people but also foreigners, especially children.
After the performance of "The Spiritual Official Opens the Stage", the two masked ritual dramas "Dancing to the Official" and "Dancing to the God of Wealth" were followed. Although they were short, they had a strong sense of humor and joy.
Amidst the unique music, the two fair-faced fat gods danced around on the stage, humorously saying "hello" to all directions below the stage.
I saw these gods displaying banners one by one with "good weather", "blessings from heavenly officials", "luck, longevity and good health", "great wealth", and "congratulations on getting rich".
Not only the Chinese people cheered for joy, but also cheered endlessly.
The foreigners applauded and took pictures with their cameras.
Many very young children also wanted to participate.
Even if the children sitting on their father's neck did not understand the meaning, they were still infected by the warm atmosphere.
The little faces were not only full of praise and admiration, but also clapped with their little hands, looking at them seriously and deeply.
It's just that the appearance of Tianguan, God of Wealth and Lingguan is a little different. Their faces are not painted, but they wear white masks.
Therefore, it is somewhat rigid, and it is inevitable that some timid children will feel scared.
For example, next to the three people in Ditan, there was a little boy riding on his father's neck who expressed his timidity.
"Dad, Dad, stop looking, let's go..."
"Why? Let's go? It's so lively, why don't you want to see it?"
"I'm... afraid, the people on the stage look so weird, and they're wearing white masks..."
"Hey, you are a boy, why are you so timid? This is the Heavenly Official who bestows blessings, and the God of Wealth, you know? They are all gods who bring blessings and joy, what is there to be afraid of? He is not Zhong Kui?"
Unexpectedly, these words made an old man next to him laugh.
"Here, let me tell you, Tianguan and Zhong Kui are the same person. Zhong Kui is a failed Jinshi from Zhongnan Mountain. He has a leopard head and ringed eyes, and a ferocious appearance, which is what he looked like after he became a ghost. In fact, he was promoted to an official position.
In some places, it’s called Zhongkui Dance.”
Then, the old man continued to say to the child sitting on his father's neck, "It's just Zhong Kui, so we don't need to be afraid. Zhong Kui is still a loyal minister after his death, and he will 'swear to your majesty to eradicate all evildoers'. He is a big ghost who is loved by the people."
Judge. My child, take a good look at this Heavenly Official. He is what Zhong Kui looks like when he is a Jinshi. Although his face is a rigid white mask, his eyes are smiling and curved into crescent moons, showing a strong sense of humanity. Look again
That banner of 'promoting to three grades in a row' was put up just to bless you. You will go to school tomorrow, and I'm sure you will be a good student. Maybe you can jump directly from the first grade to the fourth grade..."
This statement really worked, not to mention that everyone around him who heard this conversation laughed, the father felt happy after hearing this, and even the child himself was a little ashamed.
It seems that I really feel the vitality and affinity of that mask.
Soon, he also smiled shyly and clapped his hands together with the other children.
………
"Fortunate to meet the days of Yao, Tian and Shun, the beautiful sun and the good time, the flowers are red, the willows are green, the birds are singing harmoniously, don't miss the spring glory. The magenta and magenta green are everywhere, you need to learn the harmonious rhythm, the jade vibrates and the golden sound harmonious rhythm, the spring will last for thousands of years!"
After the Heavenly Official and the God of Wealth danced, they were just completing their lines for the opening ceremony. Unexpectedly, everyone cheered in unison.
If nothing else, the main reason is that the person holding the loudspeaker and paper script to read the lyrics is extraordinary, that is the big star Liu Xiaoqin.
And she was not alone on stage. She was also accompanied by Wang Jieshi and Xie Lisi, the most popular male and female duet singers in Beijing.
This is a surprise that is far beyond everyone’s expectation. It’s really a rarity!
I don’t know how many people have come up with a common idea - today I can be considered alive!
So although the foreigners were indifferent and even a little confused, the people in the capital at the scene were excited and the atmosphere was simply explosive.
Especially when the three of them finished saying their holiday blessings, bowed to everyone, and were about to leave.
The audience couldn't help but started making a fuss. No one was willing to accept it, so Liu Xiaoqin, Wang Jieshi and Xie Lisi left.
So everyone unanimously requested that they must perform an extra show.
I don’t know who was taking the lead, but suddenly a group call of “Come on!” and “Come on!” rang out from the scene.
This kind of unity makes foreigners stunned and dumbfounded.
However, the three of them, Liu Xiaoqin, were deeply in love and couldn't let it go, so they had to meet on the spot to discuss it.
Finally, it was decided that Wang Jieshi and Xie Lisi would sing a cappella song "Walking on a Country Road".
Even though it was sung live without accompaniment, the effect was not good.
But this song has an old cow and a shepherd boy, and it fits the time and the situation, especially because the actors reluctantly performed it in the cold weather, which still made the audience feel sincerity.
So I sang a song, and the applause was like thunder. The satisfied audience cheered in unison, and they all felt like they had "earned money."
But no one knew at all what they were trying to do. In fact, it was a play deliberately staged by Ning Weimin and Liu Xiaoqin after they had a disagreement.
Originally, Wang Jieshi and Xie Lisi were going to perform on stage, but because there were no microphones at the venue, there were no performance conditions.
Everyone was worried that the audience would be dissatisfied, so they had to adopt such a "forced performance" method.
To put it bluntly, this is the same as buying antiques. No matter how cheap they are, you have to keep the price down.
As expected, no one found fault, and instead received good feedback beyond the quality of the performance.
What is this called?
This is why life is like a play, and play is like life.
At this point, the trio in the Temple of Earth are truly convinced.
Not to mention the driver kept shouting "Niu X"!
Even in the conversation between the secretary and the deputy director, they no longer evaded or concealed their mutual admiration for the overall planning of the Temple of Heaven New Year Garden Party.
Regardless of their original intention of coming to the Temple of Heaven today, from now on, it has become a fact that they are resigned to being defeated, and their learning mentality has taken over their emotions.
"Oh, why didn't we think of this? The quintessence of Chinese culture can also be brought to temple fairs. How many repertoires does this Peking Opera have? This is the festive gathering of wealthy families in the past! How elegant, festive, and lively! It's better than us
The sideshows are much more tasteful!"
"Secretary, in fact, the quality of performances varies. Peking Opera is good, but our sideshows are not bad either. After all, they are more entertaining and more popular with the people. But we really suffer in terms of price. Now that we have TV and Peking Opera
The life of the group is not easy. They hire people for about ten yuan a day, and people come here every day. We are at least thirty, and the famous ones are hundreds. Looking at the way Tiantan makes money, I have to say that behind the scenes, we are
Master, this is a good calculation."
"Not only is the abacus good. I think everything is better than us. We lose everything. Do you admit it or not? I don't want this to be the result. But I don't accept it. Moreover, we really don't blame others, just ourselves.
, this knowledge, acting skills, and mentality are so different from others."
"You've said that, so I'm not afraid of being embarrassed. Yes, I admit that this Temple of Heaven event was fantastic. Our planning and organization are quite different from others. But now I just want to
I don’t understand, who came up with these ideas? You said it was the people from the foreign-funded enterprise Pierre Cardon, but a foreigner, he can’t understand the affairs of our capital so well.”
"Yes, what you said makes sense. The key is that foreign-funded enterprises are all young people, and it is impossible to have older experts..."
The more I think about it, the more things go wrong.
The following programs became more and more endearing.
Originally, some people thought that the lively performance was lively and auspicious enough.
The style is so grand that even big stars are invited.
But it seems that it still lacks some pleasing sounds and colors, and some humorous fun.
Unexpectedly, there were two short paragraphs immediately following it - "Selling Water" and "Little Herding Cows".
These two programs are not only familiar to people and can be enjoyed by both refined and popular people, but also include Hua Dan, Wu Dan, and Wu Chou.
Not only did the actor look beautiful, he also sang, read, and acted wonderfully.
Especially the lyrics are good, and the melody is melodious and catchy.
Mei Ying of "Selling Water" sings all the flowers in December throughout the year.
As for "Little Cowherd", in addition to hiding a cow in the play, it fits the scene of the year.
The duet between the village girl and the shepherd boy involves astronomy, geography, myths and legends, and it couldn't be more exciting.
Not to mention that even the children listened with great interest. Some children actually had the desire to learn opera on a whim.
Many young men and women who had never listened to Peking Opera have even shown a strong interest in Peking Opera because of these two plays.
Many people couldn't help but chat with people who know the opera around them to ask for the title of the play, hoping to listen to it carefully if they have the opportunity.
This effect has completely exceeded the original expectations of Ning Weimin, the mastermind behind the scenes.
After that, a fifteen-minute dynamic model catwalk was inserted.
Nowadays, although costume performances have become a regular performance for the general public, clothing-related units are setting up model teams, and almost every party on TV has this part.
But except for Pierre Cardin, no organization has the ability to organize winter outdoor catwalks.
Regardless of the level of cooperation between Pierre Cardon and China Ballet, let’s just say that this program is scarce and monopolistic in winter, which is enough to make people scream and get warm applause.
Finally, after the performances of the Bull Demon King and the Iron Fan Princess, the show ended with the Taishi and the Young Lions dancing on the same stage.
The audience at the scene reluctantly left Chengzhen Gate with unfinished thoughts and memories of the wonderful show.
But then again, just because the performance on stage is over doesn’t mean there’s really nothing left to do later.
Don’t forget that there are also southern and western routes to the Temple of Heaven Park Garden Party. Those two routes are where people spend their time.
The three people who came to Ditan Park didn’t know it until they went there, but they were shocked when they went there.
As soon as they passed the echo wall, they found that it was another scene.
Because the decorated colorful archway is actually twice as big as the one in the north, with five doors and six pillars.
And there were so many tourists, all with their families, that it was almost so crowded that it was impossible to walk.
The police caught seven or eight thieves alone, and they were all handcuffed next to the free tea stall.
This will firstly deter Xiaoxiao, and secondly, it will remind tourists that there is still danger here.
In addition, there are too many merchants and vendors, including snacks and New Year gifts, all here.
Originally, Ditan Park thought it was a wise place, but they were the only ones to introduce unique kebabs this year.
Unexpectedly, before entering the snack street, I smelled the smell of kebabs.
When I walked in, I saw that it was actually a person from Tan Gong Restaurant selling various kinds of barbecue skewers under the name of "Manmeng BBQ".
In addition to mutton skewers, we also have chicken skewers, crispy bones, kidneys, pork belly, roasted garlic, and roasted potatoes.
Among them are some well-known manufacturers dealing in clothing department stores, daily necessities and food.
Things like Playboy, Champs Elysées, and Chinese style sportswear are all clothes with good styles and affordable prices that can be accepted by the public. They are selling like crazy.
The Jai Alai sneakers, Beibei balls and basketballs at Lisheng Sports Goods Store are also very popular.
Renhe Winery's "Chrysanthemum White" also announced its return to the Beijing market through the Temple of Heaven Garden Party.
The various cans of "Polar Bear" and the "Palace of Prayer Ice Cream" they made for the Temple of Heaven are selling like crazy.
Even the Qianmen "Big Bowl of Tea" trading company got involved. Now they no longer sell Big Bowl of Tea, but sell the fabrics and cosmetics in their store.
And the people in the park are really not lying. It is true that the further south you go, the cheaper things are.
When we walked to the Temple of Heaven, we saw that the candied haws on a stick were all worth 150 cents each, and the windmill was only worth 50.80 cents.
There are also those selling processed clothing and cheap cigarettes, which are actually more affordable than normal store sales.
The west side is more interesting, and there are also special photos here.
The Temple of Heaven actually procured some horses, armors and weapons, and rented them to tourists at the West Gate to dress up and take pictures for two yuan per person.
By the time the three people from the Temple of Earth arrived, they had no intention of visiting the Zhai Palace.
Because they discovered something bigger and new again, a zoo has almost been built outside Xitianmen.
Sika deer, roe deer, lambs, and ponies are all raised here. Not only can the children be fed hay, but they can also ride horses for a fee, which costs two yuan a turn.
In particular, a performance area has been circled, with people from the Beijing Acrobatic Troupe performing dog training and other animal performances at fixed times.
Even the products here are different. What is sold to children is not just ordinary toys.
There are also calf horns that can be worn on the head, ox tails that can be tied around the waist, and tiger paws and lion paws that can be worn as gloves.
All in all, by the end of the tour, these three from Ditan had no intention of thinking about the highlights and summarizing how to imitate them.
Because they found that there was something to learn and a bright spot everywhere, they just concentrated on shopping first and talked about everything later when they got back.
But even so, by five o'clock in the afternoon, their feet were sore and they were tired.
Not to mention that all the film I brought was used up, and even the money I had with me was spent.
There is no other way, but there are too many things they want to buy, not only cheap ones but also expensive ones, they want to buy them all, and they end up becoming a shoplifter.
If nothing else, let’s take Tan Palace’s pastry gift box as an example.
Then it costs five yuan a box, which is three times the price of the summer gift box.
But they really can't say it's not worth it, because the box is different from the usual cardboard boxes.
Tan Palace's pastry gift boxes are wooden rectangular, with red tissue paper on the surface.
There is a cover right on the top that can be pulled out and pushed in, which is very traditional.
The wooden box was lined with fine paper and divided into eight grids with cardboard.
The items inside are cakes, sticky cakes, gold cakes, steamed buns, milk rolls, rolled dough pastry, bean flour pastry, and butter milk cakes.
Except for the golden cake, almost none of these eight combinations can be bought in pastry shops.
Moreover, several kinds of pastries are made from dairy products, which they have never seen before. Naturally, the cost is high, so they are sold expensively.
No matter how expensive it is, I can't help but want one.
But after shopping all this way, the result of the three of them spending so much was embarrassing.
Because I bought a bunch of things, when I was leaving, the driver suddenly touched his pocket and found that he didn't even have the money to pay for the parking fee.
Think about it, each of these three people is holding their own big and small bags in their hands, looking through their pockets one by one, but they can't get fifty cents together. What does that feel like?
Fortunately, just as a few people were making up their minds with wry smiles, the deputy director's sharp eyes suddenly recognized an acquaintance from the crowd.
He quickly called out and ran after him, thinking he had found a savior.
But the thing was so strange, when I walked up to him and exchanged a few words with an acquaintance, before the deputy principal even asked to borrow fifty cents, the deputy director spoke up first with a face full of shame.
"Then...what, can you lend me a few dollars? I was shopping today and I lost my money accidentally. I also have a copybook I want to buy..."
At that time, the deputy director felt that he was in trouble today!