Dear tourists and friends, hello everyone! Welcome to Cangzhou, the hometown of martial arts and acrobatics.
Cangzhou is located in the southeast of Hebei Province, bordering the Bohai Sea to the east, Beijing and Tianjin to the north, and facing the Shandong Peninsula and the Liaodong Peninsula across the sea. It is named because it is close to the Bohai Sea.
Cultural Tourism Resources
Cangzhou Iron Lion has a history of more than a thousand years and embodies the charm of the casting art of Cangzhou, the ancient "hometown of casting". There are seven national key cultural relics protection units in Cangzhou, including Cangzhou Iron Lion, Xianxian Han Tombs, Botou Mosque, Haifeng Town Ruins, Ji Xiaolan Cemetery, Xianxian Single Bridge, Huanghua Gugong Zaoyuan, and 26 provincial key cultural relics. There are 16 key cultural relics protection units at the municipal level, 1 national 4A-level scenic spot, 4 2A-level scenic spots, and 88 scenic spots. The volcanic ruins of Haixing Hill, Dongguang Tiefo Temple, Cangzhou Mosque Beida Temple, Taishan Palace, Emperor Wu Terrace, Mo Jianzhou Temple, Pangu Temple and other historic sites are unique. Baiyangdian, the "Pearl of North China", is the largest freshwater lake in North China. Cangzhou City currently has 190,000 hectares of wetlands, more than 270 species of birds, and 101 species of migratory birds protected by the state. Wuqiao County in Cangzhou is a world-famous hometown of acrobatics. "China Wuqiao International Acrobatic Festival" has been designated as an international competition venue by the Ministry of Culture, and "Wuqiao Acrobatic World" is a national 4A-level scenic spot and listed as a folk tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration, attracting a large number of tourists every year.
Agricultural resources
Cangzhou has 12.414 million acres of cultivated land and 600,000 acres of grassland. It is one of the concentrated grain, cotton and oil production areas in Hebei Province and the main supply base for pollution-free vegetables in Beijing and Tianjin. And a well-known high-quality forage base and livestock production base in northern China. Cangzhou is famous as the “Hometown of Yali” and “Golden Jujube”. Local specialties such as golden jujubes, winter jujubes, and Yali pears are well-known at home and abroad for their excellent quality. They are traditional export products that earn foreign exchange. The city's annual output of red dates is nearly 435,000 tons, and Yali pears are 465,000 tons. Cangzhou still has more than 2 million acres of wasteland and alkali land to be developed and utilized, 527,000 acres of coastal tidal flats, and 400,000 acres of low-yield salt fields, all of which can be converted into construction land.
Offshore oil resources
Cangzhou has two major oil fields, Huabei and Dagang, with proven oil geological reserves of 1.5 billion tons and natural gas reserves of 28.2 billion cubic meters. The development potential is very considerable; Cangzhou It is one of the four major salt production bases in the country, with a salt field area of ??450,000 acres and an annual output of 2 million tons. It is one of the four major salt production bases in the country. Cangzhou has a coastline of 129.7 kilometers, and marine fishing and mariculture have reached a large scale. There are more than 1,000 species of organisms, and it is rich in fish, shrimp, crab, shellfish and other seafood. Among them, "Bohai Sea Prawn" and "Portrait Crab" are famous at home and abroad.
The Hometown of Acrobatics
China’s acrobatic art has a long history and is a precious and excellent cultural heritage of the Chinese nation. There are many hometowns of acrobatics in China, such as Liaocheng in Shandong, Yancheng in Jiangsu, Puyang in Henan, Tianmen in Hubei, Guangde in Anhui, Wuqing in Tianjin, Cangzhou Wuqiao, Suning and Bazhou in Hebei, etc. However, in terms of its long history, strong mass base, and influence at home and abroad, the most famous one is Cangzhou Wuqiao. According to the records of Cangzhou Wuqiao County, in Cangzhou Wuqiao, during every festival, "lanterns are held for three days, fireworks are set off, acrobatics are performed, ladies and gentlemen chatter, and officials stay up all night." In 1958, ancient tomb murals from the Eastern Wei Dynasty of the Northern and Southern Dynasties, about 1,500 years ago, were unearthed in Xiaomachang Village, Wuqiao County, Cangzhou, depicting acrobatic performances such as handstands, belly-tops, spinning discs, and equestrian performances. However, it was only after the Yuan Dynasty that Cangzhou Wuqiao Acrobatics became famous throughout the country. Before that, acrobatics in Henan were relatively influential. After the establishment of the Yuan Dynasty, the capital was moved from Kaifeng, Henan to Beijing. Acrobatics in Wuqiao, Cangzhou, Hebei began to prosper, and their influence became more and more important. It continues to this day and has become a famous "acrobatics" recognized at home and abroad. Hometown".
Cangzhou Wuqiao is located in the southeastern end of Hebei Province, China. There are 449 natural villages in the country. Acrobatic art has a broad mass base in Cangzhou Wuqiao, and there are acrobats in almost every village. There is a ballad that goes: "From ninety-nine to someone who can just walk, everyone has a skill in Wuqiao acrobatics in Cangzhou." At present, there are acrobatic artists from Cangzhou Wuqiao in acrobatic groups in at least nearly 20 countries in the world. In addition, Cangzhou Wuqiao also founded my country's first secondary art school dedicated to cultivating acrobatic talents - Cangzhou Wuqiao Acrobatic School. The school is the only member of the World Circus Schools Federation in my country.
In 1999, Cangzhou Wuqiao Acrobatic School was approved by the Ministry of Culture to become the Cangzhou Wuqiao International Acrobatic Art Training Center. It can recruit international students from all over the world and undertake the task of cultivating acrobatic talents at home and abroad. In November 1993, Cangzhou Wuqiao built a unique acrobatic folk custom tourist resort in China - China Cangzhou Wuqiao Acrobatic World. The scenic spot integrates amusement, viewing, participation, performance and other functions. It not only has folk unique skills with a rich local flavor, There are also elegant and beautiful stage performances. The scenic spot has been listed as a designated international tourist attraction by the National Tourism Administration. Nowadays, Cangzhou Wuqiao has also established websites such as "Wuqiao Information Port" and "Wuqiao Acrobatic World", which comprehensively display the new style of the contemporary "hometown of acrobatics" through the Internet.
The hometown of martial arts
Cangzhou martial arts has deep roots and luxuriant leaves; Cangzhou martial arts heroes are famous all over the world; Cangzhou martial arts spreads throughout China and reaches as far away as Asia, Europe, the United States, Africa and some countries and regions. area.
Cangzhou's reputation as the "Hometown of Martial Arts" has been promoted both at home and abroad.
The people of Cangzhou have been famous for their simplicity, uprightness, diligence and bravery since ancient times. Due to the geographical and historical conditions, the powerful martial arts has lasted for a long time, and it is known as the saying that "the great martial arts buildings are as majestic as the sea." According to historical records, Cangzhou folk martial arts flourished in the Ming Dynasty and flourished in the Qing Dynasty. By the time of Qianlong, the hometown of martial arts had been formed. By the end of the Qing Dynasty, it was famous overseas.
Today Cangzhou, the "Hometown of Martial Arts", includes the counties and cities under the jurisdiction of Cangzhou City. In history, in order to oppose feudal exploitation and oppression, the folk martial arts in Cangzhou became more and more popular. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Cangzhou martial arts was revived and developed.
Cangzhou martial arts has always been called "open". With the implementation of the reform and opening up policy, Cangzhou Wushu has not only become more and more popular among Chinese people, but has also attracted more and more international attention. In China, more than 20 countries and regions have invited martial arts masters from Cang to give lectures and sent personnel to Cang to inspect and practice martial arts.
There are more than 50 types of martial arts categories and independent fists and weapons in Cangzhou, excluding those that have been lost, including Baji, Secret Sect, Gongli, Taizu, Tongji, Pigua, Tangquan, Mantis, Kunlun, Feihu, Taiping, Bapanzhang, Dilie, Qingping Sword, Kunwu Sword, Chuangwang Sword, Crazy Demon Stick, Erlang, Miao Sword, Yanqing, Xingyi, Stab the Foot, Fanzi, Shaolin, Ambush, Hua Quan, Mian Zhang, Short Quan, Yin Qiang, Yang Jia Qiang, Tai Chi and Bagua can be found everywhere.
Cangzhou Wushu has been circulating for many years, and its branches are becoming more and more numerous, and they are constantly improving or innovating. Therefore, although it is a category, each branch has different routines, number of boxing moves, and different training speeds. Not all the same. However, the style and characteristics of the same sect remain unchanged.