Taian is a famous historical and cultural city. The flourishing Dawenkou culture was formed more than 5,000 years ago. Taishan County was established in 200 BC (early Western Han Dynasty) and Tai 'an Army was established in AD 1 136 (14th year of Jintianhui). Taian comes from the phrase "Mount Tai is safe in the world", which means that the country and people are safe.
The city flower of Tai 'an is Lagerstroemia indica, also known as Centurium, which belongs to Euphorbiaceae and is a deciduous shrub or small tree. There is a crape myrtle tree in the courtyard of Luohanya, which is nearly a hundred years old. Its trunk is as long as a dragon pan and full of ancient meaning. Every year from summer solstice to autumn, flowers bloom like fire, the breeze blows, and Jiao Jiao trembles and is beautiful. In recent years, the Tai 'an municipal government has planted Lagerstroemia indica in the streets, courtyards and scenic spots of Taicheng, and designated it as the city flower.
The city tree in Tai 'an is Sophora japonica, also known as Sophora japonica, which belongs to deciduous trees in Leguminosae. Sophora japonica has strong adaptability, long life and elegant tree shape, and is a kind of scenic tree species with great ornamental value. There are 42 Sophora japonica trees over 100 years old in Mount Tai, among which "Tang Huai" in Daimiao, "Chen Longhuai" in Doumu Palace and "Four Sophora japonica trees" on the hiking trail are the most famous.
The Taishan International Mountaineering Festival, held in early September every year, is a new festival for Tai 'an people and a golden bridge for Tai 'an people's frontier to welcome guests and friends from all over the world.
Since the reform and opening up, Taian has fully implemented the strategy of economic internationalization, and the investment environment has been continuously improved. Established development zones, customs, commodity inspection, foreign investment centers and other institutions, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign funds and technology. It has established trade relations with 84 countries and regions in the world, and established sister city relations and friendly cooperation relations with cities in more than 30 countries and regions. The Taishan International Mountaineering Festival held since 1987 has become a window for Tai 'an to open to the outside world.
Taishan folk custom is dominated by Taishan culture, with belief folk custom as the main line, and social folk custom, economic folk custom and tourism folk custom are intertwined, forming a unique Taishan scenery.
The charm of Dawenkou culture, the blending of the culture of the Yin and Shang Dynasties in Dongyi, and the inheritance and evolution of Qilu culture have formed the genes and characteristics of Taishan folk customs, and the sacrifices of gods, places and ghosts have made Taishan folk customs mysterious.
From nature to the source of aura, from the mountain of geography to the mountain of spirit, from lingshi worship to Shi Gandang belief, from firewood hunting to retreat, it embodies the folk custom of Taishan stone worship with mixed customs and habits. The majestic and respectable Emperor Dongyue and the kind and amiable Grandma Taishan represent Taishan's belief in the gods and folk customs. A large-scale incense club organization and a team of pilgrims who pray for dreams show the spiritual demands of all sentient beings. The Dongyue Temple Fair where merchants gather, the mountain inn where they feel at home, and the simple and practical Taishan sedan chair reflect the unique Taishan economic folk custom. Food, clothing, housing and transportation, weddings, funerals, receptions, seasonal festivals, and folk games and competitive activities that entertain people outline the rich social conditions and people's feelings of Mount Tai.
Taishan folk custom is a monument that stands on the mouth, behavior and concept of Taishan people. It is a history created by Taishan people and worth living in Taishan people's hearts. It has accumulated in the same layer with the ancient and long history of Mount Tai, which has built a profound cornerstone and set off the elegance of the times.
Folk festivals
On the sixth day of the sixth lunar month.
On the sixth day of the sixth month of the sixth lunar month in the year of 1008, Song Zhenzong closed its doors and meditated on a large scale. In order to thank God, he not only built the Temple of Heaven in Dai Temple, but also designated the sixth day of the sixth lunar month as the sun. This festival lasts until the married daughter goes back to her parents' home to visit her parents, or the day when she dries clothes and books.
Bath Buddha Festival, the eighth day of the fourth lunar month.
Legend has it that Buddha Sakyamuni was born. On that day, the Buddha was bathed in water. This festival near Mount Tai has added the content of celebrating the birthdays of Emperor Dongyue and Bi Xia Yuan Jun, which is a trinity and has been very grand since ancient times.
Taishan International Mountaineering Festival September 6-8 Taishan International Mountaineering Festival has become a fitness program recommended by the State Sports Commission to the whole people.