Watch the Parade of Gods in Fuzhou

Recently, the Parade of Gods in Fuzhou has become very popular. We went to Fuzhou for a vacation and joined in the fun. The Parade of Gods in Fuzhou is a traditional folk activity that has been passed down for hundreds of years in Fujian. It is one of the most representative cultural symbols in the southeast coastal area. Every year in the first month of the lunar calendar, Fuzhou and the surrounding villages hold a "welcoming the gods" parade, inviting the gods out of the temple to parade around the village, praying for good weather and peace. This activity not only carries profound religious connotations, but also has been revitalized in modern times, becoming a "cultural trend" sought after by young people. Recently, the Parade of Gods can be seen in Changle Village, so I chose the Sheraton Fuzhou Hotel, which is not far away. This is a resort hotel facing the Minjiang River, not far from Gushan Mountain, and close to the original ecological wetland park. The biggest feature is a 25,000-square-meter outdoor garden, featuring Southeast Asian island garden landscapes, which really gives a vacation feel. We stayed in a river view room, and the white corridor made us feel very comfortable. The room was also spacious. Standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows, we could see the rolling mountains and the Minjiang River. It was great to see nature in the city. The Caiyuexuan Chinese Restaurant on the first floor mainly serves Cantonese cuisine. For dinner, we ordered chicken stewed with fish maw and coconut, Min Nan tea king shrimp, fresh lily and black truffle fried cod, and lobster soup with rice. Every dish was exquisite and delicious. We had lunch at the restaurant of the Zhonggeng Julong Hotel. The roasted pork, XO sauce asparagus fried shrimp balls, black pepper beef ribs, and beef fried rice were all delicious. The executive lounge on the 17th floor is also a good place to relax. There is a happy hour from 17:00 to 19:00, offering light meals, soft drinks, and more. Tips 1. Sanjiangkou Ecological Park Lantern Festival: 3 km from the hotel, 7 minutes by car 2. Yantaishan-Minjiang Heart Love Island Lantern Festival: 7 km from the hotel, 16 minutes by car 3. Mawei Langqi Hongguang Lake Park Lantern Festival: 32 km from the hotel, 30 minutes by car 4. Linpu Village Parade of Gods: 1 km from the hotel, 10 minutes on foot 5. Yantaishan: 7 km from the hotel, 15 minutes by car 6. Sanjiangkou Botanical Garden: 10 km from the hotel, 16 minutes by car