正月初五，民间素有“迎财神”的传统。这一天，人们焚香祈福、舞狮献瑞，寄托着对新一年风调雨顺、事业兴旺、家国安宁的美好期盼。“恭喜发财，大吉大利”，不仅是一句新春祝福，更是一种对勤劳致富、踏实生活的共同向往。
当天上午，南宁市三街两巷历史文化街区城隍庙前人潮涌动，“初五迎财神”主题庙会热闹开启。锣鼓声声、金狮起舞，喜庆的节日氛围迅速点燃现场。市民扶老携幼而来，纷纷向财神祈福纳祥，祝愿家人身体健康、生意兴隆、学业进步。红绸翻飞之间，是对美好生活的热切期盼；袅袅香火之中，是对新一年顺遂平安的虔诚祝愿。
活动现场，龙门水都文旅集团苏受吉等领导嘉宾与市民一道上香祈福，共祝邕城繁荣发展、百业兴旺。舞狮点睛、迎财纳福等传统仪式依次展开，寓意唤醒祥瑞、开启好运。孩子们在狮头前驻足观望，长者合掌默祷，游客举起手机记录这一刻的热闹与温情，构成一幅生动鲜活的城市年俗画卷。
城隍庙内香烟缭绕，钟鼓回响。人们或低声祈愿，或静心参拜，把对家国、对亲人、对未来的祝福寄托于这一方古老而庄重的殿堂。许多市民表示，“迎财神”不仅是求财纳福，更是一种精神寄托，是对勤劳、诚信与善念的礼赞。
所谓财运，从来不是凭空而来，而是每一分耕耘换来的回报；所谓富贵，也不仅体现在物质丰盈，更蕴含于内心充实与社会和谐。正如庙会现场传递的理念：踏实做事、用心生活，才是最好的“泼天富贵”。
新春伊始，万象更新。正月初五的迎财神活动，不仅延续了传统年俗，也让城市记忆在烟火人间中不断生长。值此良辰，祝愿邕州市民身体健康、马上发财；祝愿华夏大地风调雨顺、国泰民安，在新的一年里策马春风，富贵且安宁。
Welcoming the God of Wealth on the Fifth Day of the Lunar New Year
A Temple Fair Chronicle from Chenghuang Temple in Sanjie Liangxiang,Nanning
The fifth day of the Lunar New Year is traditionally known asWelcoming the God of Wealth.On this day,people burn incense,offer prayers,and celebrate with lion dances,expressing their hopes for favorable weather,prosperous careers,and peace for both family and nation in the year ahead.
“Wishing you wealth and good fortune”is more than a festive greeting—it reflects a shared aspiration for success through diligence and an honest life.
On the morning of the event,crowds gathered at Chenghuang Temple in Sanjie Liangxiang,Nanning’s historic district,where the themed temple fair“Welcoming the God of Wealth on the Fifth Day”officially began.Amid the rhythmic sound of drums and the lively movements of golden lions,the festive atmosphere quickly filled the square.Families arrived together,elders led children by the hand,and citizens lined up to pray for blessings,wishing for good health,thriving businesses,academic success,and harmony at home.
Red ribbons fluttered in the air,carrying hopes for a better life,while curling incense smoke bore sincere prayers for peace and smooth journeys in the coming year.
Representatives from Longmen Shuidu Cultural Tourism Group,including executive Su Shouji,joined local residents in offering incense and extending New Year blessings,wishing for Nanning’s continued prosperity and development.Traditional ceremonies such as lion-eye dotting and fortune-invoking rituals followed one after another,symbolizing the awakening of good luck and the arrival of auspicious energy.
Children paused in fascination before the lion heads,elders clasped their hands in silent prayer,and visitors raised their phones to capture moments of joy and warmth.Together,these scenes formed a vivid living portrait of urban Spring Festival traditions.
Inside Chenghuang Temple,incense filled the halls as bells and drums echoed softly.People whispered wishes or stood quietly in reflection,entrusting their hopes for family,community,and future to this ancient and solemn space.Many citizens remarked that welcoming the God of Wealth is not merely about seeking money—it is a spiritual expression,honoring diligence,integrity,and goodwill.
True fortune,after all,never arrives by chance—it is the reward of steady effort.True prosperity is not only material abundance,but also inner fulfillment and social harmony.As conveyed throughout the temple fair,working earnestly and living mindfully are the real foundations of lasting wealth.
With the New Year just beginning and all things renewed,the Fifth Day celebration not only continues traditional customs,but also allows urban memory to grow amid everyday life.On this auspicious occasion,heartfelt wishes were extended to the people of Nanning for good health and financial success,and to China as a whole for favorable weather,national prosperity,and lasting peace.
May everyone ride the spring breeze into the New Year—embracing prosperity with calm hearts and steady steps.
