Huaibin, Henan Province, "Mud Calling Blowing" Blows Folk Symbols of Auspicious Culture

Henan Cultural Industry Network February 15 News: After Huaibin's “mud blows” was named, qualified, and positioned by the experts of the province, the local government quickly rescued and protected this folk art flower. The “mud blow” production successor was named the top-level talent in the county and brought out a professional production group with more than 100 people in 30 families; “mud blow” has become a high-end gift for domestic and foreign merchants from the past. In December 2011, Huaibin “Mud Called Blow” was formally included in the third batch of provincial intangible cultural heritage extensions.

“Through Luo Luo, scoop up and take a look, a flower girl from Nanshan. The shit's bag and shout are blows. The shit is blown, the life is long, and the body is strong.” This is a nursery rhyme spread in Huaibin County.

In the nursery rhyme, the “screaming blows” is now the “mud blow” of Huaibin. It has a history of more than 500 years. It was concentrated in Xiaoying Village, Sankongqiao Township, and was almost lost.

In 2008, during the census conducted by the province in the rescue of folk cultural heritage, “mud blows” attracted the attention of experts. In 2009, after experts from the province visited the site, it was determined that Huaibin “mud blows” and Qixian “ Muddy and Huaiyang's "mud dog" are connected. Huaiyang "mud dog" and Shexian "muddy" are part of the Yellow River culture. Huaibin "mud blows" belongs to the Huaihe River culture and is the product of the blend of Jingchu culture and Central Plains culture. Huaibin "mud blows", Huaiyang "mud dog" and Shexian "muddy" can be tied together to become the three largest folk mud toys in Henan.

Huaibin's "mud blows" is roughly divided into animals (two Chinese zodiac signs) and characters, both of which are brightly colored and contrasted with bright colors. Each "mud blow" is low-temperature roasting, not easy to break, it has a small hole in the hidden area can sound, since ancient times very popular with children. In the past, Huaibin's “mud blows” were sold at temple fairs. It has rich folk beliefs and belongs to the category of auspicious culture.

After Huaibin's “mud blows” was named, qualified, and positioned by the experts of the province, the local government quickly rescued and protected the folk arts. The “mud blow” production successor was named the top-level talent in the county and brought out a professional production group with more than 100 people in 30 families; “mud blow” has become a high-end gift for domestic and foreign merchants from the past. In December 2011, Huaibin's “mud blow” was formally included in the third batch of provincial intangible cultural heritage extensions.