There is a magical city in Europe, official language is Chinese, but there is no Chinese, Spring Festival is comparable to China

If I told you that there is a Chinese city founded by foreigners in a foreign country, and these foreigners with blue eyes and a high bridge of nose claim that they are Chinese, would you believe it?

In order to better integrate into Chinese culture, they have chosen Chinese as their local language and follow various cultural practices unique to China. For example, dumplings, lantern festival, etc., which are only found in China, are very popular among locals. Dragon and lion dances in traditional Chinese culture are also very popular in this area. Local foreigners also like to wear traditional Chinese clothes. costumes for various events, and they even chosen an emperor.

China in Bavaria

People love Chinese culture here, even if none of them is Chinese. This small town covers an area of ​​only 79 square kilometers and has only 6,000 inhabitants

This small city with charming landscapes, singing birds and fragrant flowers, beautiful mountains and rivers looks as beautiful and touching as a Chinese manor. The city often hosts events dedicated to traditional Chinese culture.

The daily hobby of locals is to study Chinese culture together. Here, people can skillfully use chopsticks at table, and they also strive to understand deep culture of China, such as tai chi and qigong.

There is a special Chinese cultural education center in area that specializes in teaching various types of traditional Chinese culture and Chinese language. If you visit area, they will warmly welcome you and say hello.

Chinese carnival, longing to be Chinese

Dietfurt wants to host a Chinese carnival in area. According to historical records, since the first Chinese carnival was held in area in 1928, people have been working hard every year to improve and enrich Chinese cultural atmosphere at the carnival.

Not only Chinese people take part in this festival, but also some people from other countries. They dressed differently, and some even put on make-up, just to take part in this grand celebration.

Americans are also very active participants in carnival, they will perform in traditional national costumes, which is why people think that Americans like to put on big shows in public. The city of Dietfurt also prepares many traditional Chinese snacks such as zongzi, dumplings, rice cakes and so on. Plus Chinese delicacies - spring rolls, dumplings and more.

Chinese carnival celebrations have been presided over by "Emperor of China" since 1954. The emperor is for life, but not hereditary. But what's interesting is that their Emperor was randomly chosen by dropping a golden egg completely by chance, and each emperor has a different title.

The title of each emperor is unique. The emperor will wear mantle of a golden dragon, surrounded by an imperial concubine, and people will carry him through streets. All people in street are dressed in ancient Chinese costumes, including Hanfu, Qingzhuang, and even Peking Opera costumes, and children also wear cute Tang costumes and play in street.

There is a joyful atmosphere everywhere. The emperor will lead everyone to Hall of Golden Luan, read notice to subjects, and then all together sing unique local Bavarian Chinese national anthem. Although both Chinese and Germans said they did not understand national anthem, joyful atmosphere of festival was very strong.

After parade, people will arrange a grandiose festive ceremony. Every carnival is full of Chinese elements such as Beijing opera, lanterns, Chinese characters, dragon and lion dances, dumplings, fireworks...

This small town will bring together martial artists from all over world, demonstrating beautiful kung fu for everyone. If you are here for first time, be sure to learn Chinese kung fu, because this event is timed to coincide with celebration of New Year.

In addition, during carnival, there is also a performance called "Kung Fu Journey", during which everyone will visit famous scenic spots and learn martial arts.

During Chinese Carnival and for some time after (February 27th to March 1st), these activities will take place in city square, where people will wear traditional Chinese costumes——including red, yellow, white, etc. .d.

Even though their Chinese elements are very different from ours, they put their heart into it. All these cultures speak of charm of Chinese culture.

The origin of Chinatown in Dietfurt

All residents of small town of Dietfurt are full-blooded European Germans. The reason why city of Dietfurt loves Chinese culture consists of two main theories.

One of them is located in medieval Europe, in territory ruled by a Catholic pope. The tyrannical taxes of Dietfurt are especially high, and locals cannot bear such a heavy tax. Every time Pope sends his bishops to Dietfurt to pay taxes, people of city close city gates. bishops and do not want to pay a penny.

This attitude angered arrogant bishops. He angrily accused townspeople of hiding in city as if Chinese were keeping them out of reach on Great Wall, and left in anger. As a result, collection of taxes in small town of Dietfurt was delayed, in end church surrendered, and inhabitants of town won fight.

Secondly, due to prosperity of Silk Road in ancient China, foreign trade was very developed.The merchants in Dietfurt went on business and were deeply fascinated by exquisite oriental porcelain, silk and fragrant tea< /strong>, he brought these Chinese delicacies to your hometown.

It is not surprising that inhabitants of a small town were fascinated by ancient and beautiful oriental culture, began to actively travel to trade with China, and Chinese businessmen actively comprehended and studied Chinese culture. Over time, Dietfurt has become a place rich in Chinese culture and locals are very proud to be Chinese.

In this small patch of land where Chinese culture is widespread, we have seen rich connotation and appeal of Chinese culture. It is embodiment of our Chinese cultural soft power. As real Chinese people, we must build to enhance cultural confidence and spread beauty of Chinese culture to all parts of world.