Demonstration of Qing Soldiers Operating Dutch Cannons
Employing the whole fortress as the performance ground, the “Demonstration of Qing Soldiers Operating Dutch Cannons”, taking the breakthrough point of Qing Soldiers Operating Dutch Cannons at Hulishan Fortress, reflects the spectacular military events during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The archaism demonstration boats to be the first of its kind among Asian, European and American continents. The historical prototypes for such “Demonstration of Qing Soldiers Operating Dutch Cannons” are demonstrations of cannon operation and honor guard columns of Plain Yellow Banner and Plain Red Banner of the Eight Banners of the Qing Dynasty. By applying background music, costumes of the Eight Banners, armors, walking sabers, battle drums and Green Dragon Flags to the content and rituals of the show, the performance strives to represent the course of Qing artillerymen operating the cannon and firing (archaism demonstration shells).
The program can not only become a perfect tourism spot, filling the blanks during tourist holidays in Xiamen, but also lively enrich the energy of scenic spots and extend tourists’ participation to a great extent.
Demonstration Time: 10:00 and 16:00 everyday, two times each day.
The performance each time is estimated to last 16 minutes. You can take pictures with performers for free after the demonstration.