According to legend, the lotus-picking boat was used by the goddess of mercy to raise funds for bridge and road construction. In order to commemorate the good deeds of the goddess of mercy, later generations expressed their praise through the lotus-picking boat performance. As time went by, it developed into a performance with congratulations as the main content during important festivals, especially during the Spring Festival, when the lotus-picking boat was propped up to greet and send blessings to every household. Features: The main form is singing congratulatory words with gongs and drums as accompaniment and boat performances. Generally, there is no instrumental accompaniment. It can be performed with lions, dragon lanterns, etc., which makes the atmosphere more lively. During the performance, farmers will set off firecrackers to welcome them. Sometimes they will set up a formation to test the performance team. The performers have to solve the problem by singing. The singing of breaking the formation and solving the problem is often the most popular part for people to listen to. It is the essence of the lotus-picking boat performance and the charm of the lotus-picking boat that has been passed down for thousands of years. Expert comments: It is still one of the main forms of folk art activities in urban and rural areas of Wuhan, and is deeply loved by the masses, but it needs further inheritance and innovation. (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.) (No pictures yet, welcome to provide.)