Lihu Town, Puning City, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province

Lihu town

Lihu Town, belonging to Puning City, Jieyang City, Guangdong Province, is located in the northwest of Puning City, adjacent to Rongjiang River, at the junction of Rongjiang plain and Nanyang Mountain area. The total area of the town is 84.9 square kilometers. In late 2018, the registered residence of Li Hu town was 120071. As of June 2020, Lihu town has jurisdiction over 2 communities and 23 administrative villages.

Lihu town is a tea distribution center in eastern Guangdong, known as the "hometown of hot springs", with more than 40000 overseas Chinese and compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan. It is the gateway to the west of Puning and one of the three central towns of Puning.

In 2018, the budget revenue of Lihu town was 12.08 million yuan, accounting for 118% of the budget of 10.286 million yuan at the beginning of the year. The revenue of Finance and taxation was over fulfilled, including 4.44 million yuan of lump sum target allocation revenue, 27.38 million yuan of superior subsidy revenue, 470000 yuan of last year's surplus revenue, and 44.37 million yuan of total budget revenue, an increase of 11.26 million yuan over the previous year.

Historical evolution

In 1957, Lihu town was established.

In 1958, it was changed into Lihu commune.

In 1962, Shipai commune was built in Lihu.

In 1983, the commune was removed and changed into Lihu district and Shipai district.

In 1986, Lihu town and Shipai town were replaced.

In 2003, Shipai town was abolished and merged into Lihu town. Lihu town

administrative division

As of June 2020, Lihu town has jurisdiction over 2 communities and 23 administrative villages. The town people's government is located at 56 yinrong South Road, Lihu town.

geographical environment

Location context

Lihu town is located in the northwest of Puning City, adjacent to Rongjiang River, at the junction of Rongjiang plain and Nanyang Mountain area. The total area of the town is 84.9 square kilometers.

climate

Lihu town has a South Asian monsoon humid climate with an average annual temperature of 21.5 ℃ and an average annual precipitation of 2126.9 mm.

natural resources

Lihu town is rich in fruit resources, known as the famous specialty: Chaozhou Jiaogan, litchi, Qinglan, longan, etc., Lihu Liangguo, Lihu "millet" and other snacks are famous.

population

In late 2018, the registered residence of Li Hu town was 120071.

Economics

In 2018, the budget revenue of Lihu town was 12.08 million yuan, accounting for 118% of the budget of 10.286 million yuan at the beginning of the year. The revenue of Finance and taxation was over fulfilled, including 4.44 million yuan of lump sum target allocation revenue, 27.38 million yuan of superior subsidy revenue, 470000 yuan of last year's surplus revenue, and 44.37 million yuan of total budget revenue, an increase of 11.26 million yuan over the previous year.

social undertakings

education

Lihu town has one complete middle school (Puning Lihu middle school), three junior middle schools (Zhulin middle school, Lihu junior middle school and Shipai junior middle school), 24 primary schools and 12 kindergartens, with 19790 students. The enrollment rate of school-age children is 99.8%, and the annual consolidation rate is 97.5%. There are also 10 adult vocational and technical schools.

Cultural undertakings

There are 30 cultural and entertainment places in Lihu Town, including 1 theater, 4 video fields, 20 cultural rooms, 1 sports ground and 4 activity rooms for the elderly. There is one TV Turntable and 19 cable TV programs are transmitted. In 1992, cyclists represented Guangdong Province to participate in the National Farmers' games and achieved good results. Mass literature and art include Chaoyue, Yingge dance, lion dance, gongs and drums, sightseeing, etc.

History and culture

Guangdong hanle

Guangdong Han music, also known as "Waijiang music", "Zhongzhou ancient tune", "national music" and "Confucian Music", is a kind of folk music with unique and local color after a long-term combination of Zhongzhou music and Chaoshan folk music. It absorbs the advantages of Chaozhou music, temple music, Kunqu Opera and coconut music on the basis of Erhuang, xipi and Daban. Now it is mainly popular in Hongyang, the old city of Puning City, and the surrounding villages and towns, and its influence covers Jieyang, Chaozhou, Shantou, Meixian, Xingning, Dapu and other places in Hakka areas. Guangdong hanle

Puning Yingge dance

Puning Yingge is a folk art which integrates drama, dance and martial arts. The performers are all male, and its origin can be traced back to the early Ming dynasty or even earlier. It deduces the story of "the Lantern Festival makes a big noise in Daming mansion" in Outlaws of the marsh, and a group of Liangshan heroes rob Lu Junyi and others from prison. The majestic and powerful performance style and bold and heroic spirit of Yingge and dance are regarded as the symbol of positive and negative, auspicious and safe, and are deeply loved and respected by the local people.

Puning's English songs are divided into three genres: Allegro, middle board and adagio. Their Facebook, costumes and props contain the essence of Chaoshan culture and Beijing opera art. The scenes are magnificent, varied, and varied.

Since more than 300 years ago, the vigorous figures of English dancers are indispensable to the traditional festivals and celebrations in Chaoshan area. In 2006, Puning Yingge was listed in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list by the State Council. English song and dance in Puning

Chao opera

Chaozhou Opera, also known as Chaoyin opera, is an ancient local opera performed in Chaoshan dialect. It is a branch of southern opera in song and Yuan Dynasties. It has a history of more than 430 years, mainly distributed in eastern Guangdong, Southern Fujian, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.

The traditional repertoire of Chaozhou Opera can be divided into two categories: southern opera of song and Yuan Dynasties, legend of Ming and Qing Dynasties, civilized opera and new historical opera, with more than 2000 repertoires. Traditional operas occupy an important position in Chaochao opera, such as Li Jing Ji, Su Liu Niang, Liu Mingzhu and other excellent repertoire; traditional drama "sweep window", "Yang Ling Po ten arguments", "hairpin" gathered the essence of traditional Chao opera, known as "three gem in the tide of flowers". Puning Chaozhou Opera

King of the three mountains

Sanshan King originated in Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province. It has a history of more than 1400 years. It is rooted in the hearts of millions of people and is the oldest and most influential God in the area. In the first month of every year, all places hold the activities of welcoming the gods and wandering the gods of the Three Mountain Kings. In some villages, the gods sing big operas, and there are also entertainment activities such as lion dance, dragon dance and lantern tour. The scenes are spectacular, full of excitement and joy for all ages. King of the three mountains

Camp master

Yinglaoye is a kind of Han folk sacrificial activity in Chaoshan area of Guangdong Province. Yingshenying is a word in Chaoshan dialect. In Chaoshan area, "Laoye" refers to the patron saint of a town or village. It is usually held in the first month of the lunar calendar every year. In a town, every village takes turns to be "noisy" (equivalent to the temple fair in the North). Master of Chaoshan camp in Puning

famous scenery

Qingquan cave

Lihu Guandi temple has a long history. The site of the temple is unique. It is located in the northwest and faces the southeast. It is natural. According to the records of "Temple" in "Puning county annals" in Qianlong decade of Qing Dynasty, Lihu Guandi temple is one of the four Guandi temples in the county. It is one of the eight ancient sceneries of Lihu lake, which was called holy land in ancient times. The temple was built in the middle of Ming Dynasty, more than 400 years. Qingquan cave

Xiaying ancient village

Xiaying ancient village is located in Longxing village, Lihu Town, Puning City. With a history of 300 years, Xiaying ancient village has beautiful natural scenery and beautiful mountains and rivers, forming unique natural landscapes such as Bixi and Qishi.

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