05.03.2026 08:41
As the war between the US-Israel and Iran continues with full force, striking images have been recorded in China, which has been criticized for not supporting Tehran. Hundreds of people participated in the "Guo Huoshan" (Crossing the Volcano) ceremony held as part of the Lantern Festival in some regions of China. People passing over the fire piles, symbolically called "volcanoes," and performing rituals around them aim to scare away and drive off evil spirits.
As the war between the US-Israel and Iran, which is unsettling the world, continues with all its violence on its 6th day, the images recorded in China, which has been targeted by harsh criticism for not supporting Tehran, have made a significant impact.
INTENSE PARTICIPATION IN THE TRADITIONAL CEREMONY
The traditional ceremony called "Guo Huoshan," held as part of the Lantern Festival events celebrated in various regions of China, was also conducted this year with intense participation.
In the ritual, which attracted great interest from the local people, hundreds of individuals gather around large piles of fire, symbolically referred to as "volcanoes."
THEY JUMP OVER THE PILES OF FIRE
During the ceremony, participants perform various rituals around the fire while some individuals jump over the piles of fire. In this tradition, which has been maintained for centuries, it is believed that the fire scares away evil spirits and brings good luck to people in the new year.
The Lantern Festival symbolizes the last day of the New Year celebrations according to the Chinese calendar. As part of the festival, lantern displays, traditional dances, and cultural events are organized in many cities across the country. The "Guo Huoshan" ritual stands out as one of the most remarkable traditions of these celebrations.