As the largest folk belief activity in Deqing, on March 31, the “Magic Silk Road · Beautiful New City” 2016 18th China · Deqing New City Silkworm Flower Temple Fair was solemnly held, and the temple fair will continue until April 4.
Deqing Xinshi is one of the famous silkworm production areas in China. In order to pray for a good harvest of cocoons, silkworm farmers have the custom of worshipping the “silkworm god” and “silkworm flower goddess” when raising silkworms.
This year’s Silkworm Flower Temple Fair mainly includes 10 silkworm events and folk activities, such as the Silkworm Flower Maiden Parade, the Silkworm Flower Rolling in the Temple Lane, the Silk Cotton Pulling, and the Silkworm Lady Backing, to promote traditional folk culture. Currently, the Silkworm Flower Temple Fair has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage project in Zhejiang Province.