Daughter's Online Plea for Father Sparks Unprecedented Village Celebration
A young woman from rural China turned to social media for assistance. She realized her aging father could not slaughter two pigs alone. The pigs were essential for honoring a long-standing Chinese New Year tradition. This tradition required a community feast in their village of Qingfu.
The woman, known online as Daidai, wanted her father to hold his head high. She desired to offer villagers a proper feast despite his limited physical capabilities. Large communal meals form a crucial part of cultural life in rural Sichuan and Chongqing provinces. These feasts typically feature twice-cooked pork, steamed ribs, hearty soups, and homemade liquor.
Emotional Viral Appeal Captivates Millions
Daidai posted an emotional plea on Douyin, China's version of TikTok. She directly asked her followers for help. "Can anyone help me? My father is old. I am worried that he can't handle these pigs," she wrote in her viral post.
She made a generous promise to potential helpers. Anyone coming to their village would receive a full pork banquet. Daidai expressed a heartfelt wish. "I wish to see a row of cars parked outside my house," she stated. "Let me stand with my head held high in my village."
Overwhelming Response Creates Traffic Jams and Crowds
The online plea received over a million likes quickly. It attracted thousands of people to the small village physically. Roads leading to rural Chongqing in southwest China experienced significant traffic jams.
Drone images circulated online showing long queues of cars. People hoped to enter Qingfu village. Many individuals reportedly walked long distances to avoid the traffic congestion. Daidai posted a follow-up caution. She warned drivers, especially city dwellers unfamiliar with country roads, to exercise extreme care.
Online engagement skyrocketed further. More than one hundred thousand viewers watched the pig slaughter and subsequent banquet live. The live stream registered an astonishing twenty million likes.
Local Authorities Intervene to Manage Situation
The original two pigs could not possibly feed the massive crowd. Tourism officials stepped in decisively. They donated additional pigs to meet the enormous demand. Small local restaurants also assisted. They helped serve crowds of visitors using outdoor seating areas.
Local authorities distributed gifts and free tickets to popular tourist spots. Traffic police officers were deployed to maintain order on the congested roads. Their intervention proved essential for managing the unexpected event.
Two-Day Feast Far Exceeds Expectations
Daidai initially expected to feed about a dozen people. The celebration transformed into a massive two-day banquet. Approximately one thousand diners attended on January 11th. The number doubled to two thousand people the following day.
The original two pigs were completely insufficient. Organizers slaughtered a total of five pigs. They fed a rotating crowd exceeding three thousand people over the two days. The celebration included bonfires that burned into the night. There was lively partying and a band providing music.
Daidai eventually posted that her celebration had concluded. She urged any additional visitors to enjoy the region generally. She requested they not visit her home directly. The host admitted she had slept only four hours over two days and felt completely exhausted.
The Hechuan region may capitalize on this enthusiasm. Local officials are likely to turn this into a regular event. It taps into a genuine desire for grassroots cultural interaction among modern Chinese citizens.
