On February 12, the annual Shehuo performance was held in Longxian County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, known as the "Hometown of Chinese Shehuo Culture," to celebrate the Lantern Festival.

2月12日，在被誉为“中国社火文化之乡”的陕西省宝鸡市陇县，一年一度的社火游演正在举办，庆祝元宵佳节。

Each face mask tells an ancient story, every drumbeat plays the festive song, and every frame depicts a vivid portrayal of traditional customs. People sing and dance joyfully, joining together for this romantic carnival passed down through the ages.

每一张脸谱都诉说着古老的故事，每一声锣鼓都敲打着节日的欢歌，每一帧画面都诉说着传统民俗的生动特写。人们尽情欢歌，共赴这场千年传承的浪漫狂欢。

Though the folk Shehuo performances vary across different regions of China, they all carry deep cultural significance and folk traditions. They are not only important parts of festive activities but also crucial symbols of local culture.

中国各地的民间社火虽然形式各异，但都承载着深厚的文化内涵和民俗传统。它们不仅是节庆活动的重要组成部分，更是地方文化的重要象征。

The Longzhou Shehuo includes more than 20 types such as horse Shehuo and stilt Shehuo, with performance content mainly drawn from myths, historical stories, and folk legends, reflecting people's hopes for exorcising evil spirits, praying for blessings, and seeking good fortune. In 2006, the folk Shehuo of Baoji was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative projects.

陇州社火有马社火、高跷社火等20多种类型，表演内容多取材于神话、历史演义和民间传说故事，寄托着人们降妖驱魔、祈福求祥的美好期盼。2006年，宝鸡民间社火被列入首批国家级非物质文化遗产代表性项目名录。

Today, Longzhou Shehuo is not only a carrier of traditional customs but has also become a cultural engine for rural revitalization. Through the inheritance by young people, industrial development, and the integration of culture and tourism, this ancient art has regained vitality in the new era, preserving local memories while also promoting local economic development and cultural transmission.

如今，陇州社火不仅是传统年俗的载体，更成为乡村振兴的文化引擎。通过青少年传承、产业化发展及文旅融合，这一古老艺术在新时代焕发活力，既守护了乡土记忆，也推动了地方经济发展与文化传播。

The performance of Shehuo is not only a feast for the eyes and ears, but also an emotional attachment and inheritance. It allows people to feel the strong flavor of the New Year in joy. In the lively atmosphere of Shehuo, children learn and pass on the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, and pass on this love for folk customs from generation to generation.

社火表演不仅是一场视觉和听觉的盛宴，更是一种情感的寄托和传承。它让人们在欢乐中感受到浓浓的年味，孩子们在社火的热闹氛围中了解和传承着中华民族的传统文化，将这份对民俗的热爱代代相传。（黄新航）