February 22 is the seventh day of the first lunar month. According to the legend, Nuwa created human beings, that is, "Human Day". For Chengdu people, worshiping sages and visiting thatched cottages on this day is a traditional folk activity. In the morning, the Daya Hall of Du Fu Thatched Cottage was crowded with people, and everyone was eagerly looking forward to the annual cultural feast and poetry event of "People's Day Visit to the Thatched Cottage". "On this Human Day, plum blossoms are fragrant. The young and old gather together in the thatched cottage. Chant poems and hymns, embody the sacred meaning of poetry... To strengthen the country through culture, we will write glorious chapters. We are responsible for the rejuvenation of the nation. On this Human Day, come "Worship at the Cottage." At ten o'clock in the morning, under the leadership of the decorated ceremonial guard, accompanied by the melodious sound of the ancient piano, the solemn and solemn sacrificial procession slowly walked towards the Daya Hall. Vice Chairman of the Chinese Writers Association, Secretary of the Secretariat, and the famous poet Jidi Maga Serve as the officiant. With a solemn expression and a solemn demeanor, he cleaned his hands, laid a offering of silk, impassionedly recited the memorial text, and bowed three times to the statue of the poet amidst the singing of the master of ceremonies, to express his deep respect for the poet Du Fu.
“As a great realist poet, Du Fu occupies an important position in the history of Chinese poetry. His works pay attention to people’s living conditions, record the changes in social life of the times, express the poet’s feelings about his family and country, and have exquisite artistry. , ideological and enlightening." Jidi Maga said, "The 'People's Day Tour to the Caotang' activity is an ancient tradition. It originated from the folk and has a high degree of mass participation. People of all ages in Chengdu come to commemorate this day. Poetry reflects everyone's love for Du Fu and their respect for ancient Chinese poetry. Respect and love for the sages are a beautiful tradition in Chinese culture, which is of great significance for carrying forward traditional culture, building cultural confidence and building socialist spiritual civilization. "
After the worship ceremony, another important part of the "People's Day Tour of the Cottage" activity was held - the "Singing in the Cottage" poetry meeting. Experts and scholars from the Sichuan Du Fu Society and the majority of people attended the ceremony. Poetry lovers and representatives from primary and secondary schools in Chengdu presented a wonderful New Year poetry show to the audience. The unique poetic dance "The Rhythm of Ink", the poetry recitation "Spring Night Happy Rain" that embodies the inheritance of China's excellent traditional culture, "Walking with Pei Didi to the East Pavilion of Shuzhou to see off guests and meet the early plum blossoms to see each other", the graceful classical dance " "March on the Brocade"... The sound of reciting and the gentle sound of the guqin echoed in the poetic and picturesque atmosphere of the thatched cottage.