The Wangcong Temple in Pixian County is where two ancient Lords of Sichuan Du Yu and Bie Ling were worshipped. Starting in the Qing Dynasty, such worship services were carried out twice a year in spring and autumn. Spring service fell on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month with the aim of encouraging spring ploughing, while the autumn service fell on the 9th day of 9th lunar month to mark the harvest. In addition, local officials visited the Wangcong Temple each year when the Dujiangyan Dam drew off waters. When the Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of the 5th lunar month) came, peasants were relaxed after the busy ploughing season. They would gather at the Wangcong Temple to "shouting folk songs" in antiphonal style or in the way that one sang first and the others joined in the chorus. The songs sung were eight eulogies to the two ancient lords or prayers for good harvests. The young people usually expressed their feeling and love through songs. Today, the custom of "shouting folk songs" has evolved into the singing match. In the meantime, goods trading, food exhibition, lantern and flower fairs are held to enrich this traditional festival.
