By Patty23
http://www.ipreunion.com/actualites/reportage/2015/08/07/saint-denis-j-3-avant-la-fete-de-guan-di,32019.htmlThe famous warrior Guan Di Festival became god will take place on 7,8 and 9 August 2015 in the St. Anne street of Saint-Denis. A party that wishes to share with the Chinese community of Reunion. The theme this year is "filial piety" under key in Chinese culture. Various activities including workshops and shows are of this 8th edition program. In temples, the party takes a more spiritual nature; it is "a time placed under the sign of reverence," reminds Josiane Law Lai Yin Chane, President of Lisi Tong temple in the Rue Sainte-Anne.A ritual performed in Chinese temples commemorate the anniversary of the Chinese Guan Di. A highlight for the President of Lisi Tong temple. "Everything is almost ready for the ritual, we shine the brass and cleaned the temple for the occasion volunteers are also mobilized since last Monday," said Josiane Law Chane Lai Yin.This commemoration is held on the 24th day of the 6th month of the Chinese solilunar calendar. And this year the festival falls on August 8, 2015. According to numerology, the date is particularly auspicious (8/8/2015 (2 + 0 + 1 + 5 = 8) = 888). In Chinese culture, the number 8 (pinyin ba) is the most favorable because it sounds like the word meaning "prosperity, wealth and fortune" (pinyin fa). The number 8 is considered very lucky.Originally, Guan Di was a general called Guan Gong or Guan Yo. He lived in the 3rd century AD, turbulent period at the end of the Han Dynasty. Military outstanding, he was admired particularly for his courage and loyalty. Deified for his many qualities, he was recognized as a god in the late 16th century. For Chinese Reunion, it symbolizes courage, honor but also humanism, solidarity, sincerity and love of neighbor.Always celebrated by the Chinese community in the island, the birthday of Guan Di was officially opened in 2004. "Via street festivities, we discover our culture," said the President of Lisi Tong temple. Several highlights punctuate the festivities with the traditional meal longevity mines. "The meal will take place at midnight, the first time on August 8 (the anniversary of Guan Di) is symbolic. More noodles are long, the longer our lives," says Josiane Law Lai Yin Chane. Hundreds of people are expected for this famous meal. On the menu: sautéed mines and fish soup with vegetables.Free shows are scheduled each day on a podium set up in St. Anne Street and Ocean Area. Three shows of Taiyuan troupe will be held Sunday, August 9 and Monday, August 10 at 19:30 at the gym Champ Fleuri in Saint-Denis, then Wednesday, August 12 at 19:30 in the theater Luc Donat in Le Tampon. Tickets for shows are on pre-sale and costs 15 euros. To book, contact Jean-Alain Cheung Seung-Ah to 0692 333 131 or by email at the following address: billetterie@guandireunion.com.All programming of Guan Di party here
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