中新社贵州施秉2月26日电 题：贵州施秉六百年龙灯闹新春 中新社记者 周燕玲 杨茜 2月25日 晚，民众在贵州省施秉县城观看龙灯巡游展演。中新社记者 周燕玲 摄 晚，民众在贵州省施秉县城观看花车和龙灯巡游展演。中新社记者 周燕玲 摄 施秉古称"偏桥"，其龙灯文化始于中国明代屯军时期，距今已有六百多年历史。明洪武二十三年，偏桥 卫设立，数千名卫军屯垦戍边，来自湖南、湖北、江西、安徽等地的将士们每逢春节便以龙灯寄托乡 愁，就地取材用竹子编龙身、用纸糊龙形，这便是施秉龙灯的雏形。此后，舞龙习俗融入苗族、汉族等 民族日常生活，成为施秉民众迎新春佳节的保留项目，从正月初九一直"闹"到正月十五。 巡游队伍里，65岁苗族老人吴家英站在丑角队方阵中，脸上涂着油彩，夸张的表情逗得路边小孩哈哈大 笑。这个角色，吴家英演了好几年。队伍里，和她年纪相仿的老人不少，个个精神抖擞。 队伍的另一端，77岁的邹礼洪站在一辆花车旁。他是施秉县城东社区的老手艺人，今年他带着20多个 人，提前一个月开始忙活，做了四个花车和龙灯。车上不仅有高头骏马，还有蜿蜒灵动的蛇。 "以前的花车用人抬，后来换成拖拉机拉，现在用上了小汽车。"邹礼洪告诉记者。 施秉 ...

Group 1: Flower Market in Shanghai - The flower market in Shanghai is experiencing a peak in sales as the Spring Festival approaches, with many consumers purchasing potted flowers to enhance their home decor [1] - This year, the market features a variety of new imported flower species that are well-received by consumers, particularly in the Qingpu District where over 200 flower shops are located [1] - Popular flower varieties include pansies, violets, and primroses, with the butterfly orchid being a top seller, leading to a 20% year-on-year increase in total sales [3] Group 2: Consumer Preferences - Younger consumers are increasingly purchasing New Year flowers, with some shops reporting sales of 100 to 200 pots per day [5] - Consumers are drawn to unique colors and varieties, with preferences for fresh and niche options [7] Group 3: Dragon Lantern Production in Nanchang - In Nanchang, the dragon lantern production base is busy as the Spring Festival nears, with an average daily production of over 30 dragon lanterns for domestic and international orders [8] - The demand for dragon lanterns has increased by 10% compared to previous years, reflecting a growing interest in traditional crafts [10] - Innovations in design and color have been introduced to make the dragon lanterns more appealing, incorporating elements like the Year of the Horse and creating lighter, more playful versions [11][13]

Group 1: Flower Market Trends - The flower market is experiencing a peak in sales as consumers prepare for the upcoming Spring Festival, with many new varieties appealing to younger buyers [1][2] - In Shanghai's Qingpu District, over 680 acres host more than 200 flower shops, with potted grass flowers leading the sales due to their long blooming period and ease of care [2] Group 2: Traditional Food and Cultural Events - In Jiangsu's Zhenjiang, the biennial winter catch at the Huilongshan Reservoir is underway, focusing on fish species like flower carp and white carp, with average weights between 10 to 20 pounds [4] - Suzhou is hosting a "Cured Meat Festival" to meet consumer demand for traditional cured flavors, with many citizens flocking to the fresh meat section of the market [6][8] - In Jiangxi's Nanchang, a dragon lantern production base is busy fulfilling orders as the Spring Festival approaches, producing over 30 dragon lanterns daily for distribution nationwide and overseas [9] - The dragon lantern, a representative project of Jiangxi's intangible cultural heritage, has seen innovations in color and design, incorporating elements of the Year of the Horse to make the traditional craft more appealing and accessible [11]