女媧神話 新埔花燈迎天穿
Nuwa Myth, Xinpu Lanterns Celebrate “Sky Mending Day”
天穿日為客家族群獨有的文化節慶。神話中相傳水神與火神相爭，將天撞出大洞，女媧為拯救蒼生，提煉五色石補天。人們感念女媧的幫助，這天會放下手邊工作，讓大地休養生息，這就是「天穿日」的由來。
Sky Mending Day is the unique cultural festival of Hakka people. According to the myth, the god of water and the god of fire were in battle, and they knocked a hole out of the sky. Nuwa wanted to save the common people, and she smelt five-colored stones to patch up the sky. People are grateful for Nuwa’s help. They will put aside their work on this day and let the earth rest. This is the origin of “Sky Mending Day”.
全國客家人口比例最高的新竹縣，將於2月19日至3月3日舉辦「2021新竹縣迎天穿活動」，串聯新埔鎮傳統百年燈藝及優秀藝文團體，共同打造天穿日花燈踩街活動。
Hsinchu County, the place with the highest percentage of Hakka population in Taiwan, is going to hold “2021 Hsinchu County Sky Mending Day Celebration” from February 19th to March 3rd. Connecting the hundred-year traditional lantern craft of Xinpu Township and the excellent art and culture groups to create the activities of Sky Mending Day Lantern Parade.
◆迎天穿當鬧熱，水火共融在天穿
Water and Fire Fuse in Sky Mending Day. What a Lively Celebration!
為呼應女媧神話，舞台設計呈現水火共融，以火神為主的「鬧熱火舞台」，展現新埔獨有的會移動的花燈踩街文化，亦邀請女力十足的表演團體演繹女媧精神；以水神為主的「創藝水舞台」，表演顛覆傳統印象並搭配金曲獎客語歌手。
Due to respond to the Nuwa myth, the design of the stage presents the fusion of water and fire. The Lively Fire Stage takes the god of fire as the theme to reveal the unique culture of moving lantern parade of Xinpu. They also invite performers with feminine power to interpret the spirit of Nuwa; The Creative and Artistic Water Stage takes the god of water as the theme. Collaborating with Hakka singer who was nominated in Golden Melody Awards, the performance is going to break the traditional impressions.
◆女力英雄，踩街號召 Inviting Heroines Parading
女媧是英雄般的存在，號召大小朋友變裝成心目中的超級英雄，隨隊伍一起熱鬧踩街！踩街路線以新埔鎮中正路為主要幹道，民眾能近距離欣賞大型花燈與在地團隊的精彩演出。
Nuwa is a heroic existence. Inviting everyone to dress up as their superhero and have fun in the parade! The main road of the route is Zhongzheng Road of Xinpu Township. People can take a close look at giant lanterns and excellent performances of local groups.
◆主燈設計，女媧補天
The Design of the Main Lantern – Nuwa Patches Up the Sky
以女媧煉石補天、殺黑龍濟冀州、斷巨鰲立四極作為本次主燈的設計規劃，而四極為【東青】青龍【西白】白虎【南紅】朱雀【北黑】玄武。
Taking Nuwa smelt five-colored stones to patch up the sky, killed the black dragon to provide relief for Ji Province, and cut off the legs of the great turtle to set them up as the four pillars as the design concept of the main lantern. The four pillars are east - Azure Dragon, west - White Tiger, south - Vermilion Bird, and north - Black Tortoise.
◆漫步新埔，尋找亮點 Rambling in Xinpu and Exploring the Highlight
五色寶石彩燈與雲朵造景裝置坐落於鎮上，在天穿日前點亮新埔鎮的花田，另外也打造「客家話問候語」的裝置藝術區，讓民眾能感受好客精神。
Before the Sky Mending Day comes, the five-colored stones lights and cloud installation are going to light up the flower field in Xinpu Township. There is also an installation art area of Hakka greetings. People can feel the warm hospitality of Hakka people.
◆好食派對，樂市集 Delicious Food and Interesting Market
本次市集與在地知名市集—初心者市集合作，不僅有精緻文創手作、各地特色小吃，還有稀奇古怪的玩物，將於新埔藝文廣場與大家見面！
This time, we collaborate with the famous local market - Chu Xin Zhe Market. You can see not only exquisite cultural and creative hand-made products and special snacks from different places but also some strange stuffs. See you at Xinpu Art Plaza!
「2021新竹縣迎天穿活動」不僅帶來融合傳統與現代的專業技藝演出、在地社區團隊的花燈製作，亦期許天穿日的傳統文化能隨著時代創新，永續傳承。
At “2021 Hsinchu County Sky Mending Day Celebration”, there are professional art performances combining traditional and modern styles and the lanterns made by local community groups. We also hope that the traditional culture of Sky Mending Day will be innovated with the times and be passed down forever.
◆漫步新埔，尋找亮點
Rambling in Xinpu and Exploring the Highlight
五色寶石彩燈與雲朵造景裝置坐落於鎮上，在天穿日前點亮新埔鎮的花田，另外也打造「客家話問候語」的裝置藝術區，讓民眾能感受好客精神。
Before the Sky Mending Day comes, the five-colored stones lights and cloud installation are going to light up the flower field in Xinpu Township. There is also an installation art area of Hakka greetings. People can feel the warm hospitality of Hakka people.
◆好食派對，樂市集
Delicious Food and Interesting Market
本次市集與在地知名市集一初心者市集合作，不僅有精緻文創手作、各地特色小吃，還有稀奇古怪的玩物，將於新埔藝文廣場與大家見面！
This time, we collaborate with the famous local market - Chu Xin Zhe Market. You can see not only exquisite cultural and creative hand-made products and special snacks from different places but also some strange stuffs. See you at Xinpu Art Plaza!
「2021新竹縣迎天穿活動」不僅帶來融合傳統與現代的專業技藝演出、在地社區團隊的花燈製作，亦期許天穿日的傳統文化能隨著時代創新,，永續傳承。
At "2021 Hsinchu County Sky Mending Day Celebration", there are professional art performances combining traditional and modern styles and the lanterns made by local community groups. We also hope that the traditional culture of Sky Mending Day will be innovated with the times and be passed down forever.
照片提供：新竹縣政府 Photo Credit: Hsinchu County Government 「廣告」
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