Among the treasures of traditional Chinese culture, the fifth day of the first lunar month is affectionately called by the people"Welcome the God of Wealth Day"。The God of Wealth, that is the mysterious god in charge of wealth and good luck, and on the fifth day of the first lunar month, there is an important ritual that has been passed down for thousands of years - to welcome the God of Wealth. According to historical records, Marshal Zhao Gongming, the god of wealth in Taoism, he often appears as a military general, riding a black tiger, a steel whip in one hand, and an ingots in the other, with a powerful and mysterious image.
In folk beliefs, Marshal Zhao Gongming is so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people that he is worshiped and worshiped by hundreds of millions of people. At midnight on the fourth day of the first lunar month, people began the solemn ritual of worshiping the God of Wealth, and the firecrackers rang out, implying the auspicious wishes of the new year, and looking forward to the arrival of the God of Wealth.
In Taoism, the God of Wealth is the god who rules the world's gold and silver treasures. From the evening of the fourth day of the lunar month, both Taoist temples and temples are crowded with pious people, who offer incense, worship, and pray for the blessing of the god of wealth, and pray for prosperity in business and wealth.
Welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month is not only a traditional folk custom, but also carries people's longing and pursuit of a better life. Modern people live at a fast pace, but they still maintain this tradition. Some people choose to invest or trade on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, believing that they will be favored by the God of Wealth. There are also people who perform special rituals such as wearing red underwear, eating dumplings, etc., to pray for good fortune and good luck.
With the progress of society and the improvement of people's living standards, the pursuit of wealth and good luck has become more and more intense. The traditional custom of welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month has also been widely spread and inherited. It is not only a custom, but also a cultural inheritance and development. In traditional Chinese culture, the fifth day of the first lunar month occupies a pivotal position, which not only represents people's pursuit of wealth and good luck, but also shows the profundity and richness of Chinese culture.
For the hard-working Chaoshan people, welcoming the God of Wealth is an ancient and popular traditional custom in the Chaoshan area. Every year on the fifth day of the first lunar month, every household will hold a solemn ceremony to pray for the blessing of the God of Wealth, hoping for good fortune and success in the new year.
In the depths of the hearts of Chaoshan people, the God of Wealth is an irreplaceable god and is revered as the guardian of wealth. Chaoshan people are convinced that as long as they are pious, work hard, and get the blessing of the God of Wealth, they will be able to reap full wealth and good luck. Therefore, in the early morning of the fifth day of the first lunar month, people get up early, gather in front of the temple or pray for the protection of the god of wealth at home with offerings and incense candles carefully prepared at home. Hipsters pay tribute to this patron saint of wealth with the most sincere heart, and look forward to prosperous financial luck and smooth career in the new year. This belief and custom has become an indispensable part of Chaoshan culture, passed down from generation to generation, and has endured for a long time.
In the traditional concept of Chaoshan people, welcoming the God of Wealth is not only a superstitious activity, but also a cultural tradition and spiritual sustenance. Through this custom, the desire for wealth and the yearning for a better life are expressed, while strengthening the cohesion and centripetal force of the family and community. The traditional custom of welcoming the God of Wealth has been passed down for hundreds of years in the Chaoshan region and has become a unique cultural phenomenon in the Chaoshan region.
Celebrate the New Year in peace and auspiciousness