腊八节是中国传统节日之一，通常在农历十二月初八举行，人们有熬制腊八粥、祈福纳祥的习俗。2024年腊八节期间，福建泉州古城延续千年古风，举办了一场规模盛大的公益施粥活动，共向市民和游客免费派发腊八粥15000份。此次活动由当地文化部门、社区组织及多家爱心企业联合发起，旨在弘扬中华优秀传统文化，传递温暖与关爱。泉州作为海上丝绸之路的起点城市，素有‘世界宗教博物馆’之称，多元文化在此交融共生。腊八粥不仅承载着佛教‘布施’的精神，也体现了闽南地区浓厚的人情味与邻里互助的传统。活动现场，志愿者们一大早就开始熬煮由糯米、红豆、花生、桂圆、莲子、红枣等十余种食材精心配制的腊八粥，香气四溢，暖意融融。许多市民表示，喝上一碗热腾腾的腊八粥，不仅暖胃更暖心，也唤起了对传统节日的深厚情感。此次施粥活动不仅是一次民俗文化的生动展示，更是泉州推动非遗保护与社区共建融合发展的缩影，让古老节日在新时代焕发新的生机。
Laba Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, marked by the custom of preparing and sharing Laba congee—a symbolic porridge believed to bring blessings and good fortune. During the 2024 Laba Festival, Quanzhou Ancient City in Fujian Province upheld its centuries-old tradition by hosting a large-scale charitable event, distributing 15,000 free servings of Laba congee to residents and tourists alike. Organized jointly by local cultural authorities, community groups, and several socially responsible enterprises, the initiative aimed to promote China’s intangible cultural heritage while spreading warmth and compassion.As a historic starting point of the Maritime Silk Road and often dubbed the ‘Museum of World Religions,’ Quanzhou has long been a melting pot of diverse cultures. The Laba congee not only reflects the Buddhist spirit of generosity but also embodies the strong sense of community and mutual aid characteristic of southern Fujian (Minnan) culture. Volunteers began cooking early in the morning, using a rich blend of over ten ingredients—including glutinous rice, red beans, peanuts, longan, lotus seeds, and red dates—to create fragrant, nourishing bowls of congee. Many participants expressed that sipping this warm porridge brought both physical comfort and emotional connection to their cultural roots.This event served not only as a vibrant celebration of folk tradition but also as a testament to Quanzhou’s ongoing efforts to integrate intangible cultural heritage preservation with community engagement, breathing new life into ancient customs in the modern era.
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