On China's country roads, you can often see quaint land temples, where the guardian god of the villagers' hearts is enshrined - the land lord. This small but majestic god carries the awe and gratitude of countless people for the land, as well as the attachment and love of the Chinese for their homeland.
The custom of worshipping the land lord is widely spread throughout China. For example, in Pingxiang, Jiangxi, every year on the first day of the first lunar month, the villagers will gather together to worship the land lord and pray for the blessing and blessing of the land. In Chiayi County, Taiwan, a grand sacrifice was held on the second day of the first lunar month, and the scene was very lively.
The image of the land lord has a long history, not only reflected in "Journey to the West", but also many historical legends related to him. It is said that Zhu Yuanzhang was born in a land temple, indicating that he will achieve something. In folk tales, the land lord plays a variety of magical roles, such as the marriage between Dong Yong and the Seven Fairies.
Its origins, the concept of the land can be traced back to the land cult in ancient times. But the real concept of the land lord arose in the Zhou Dynasty and gradually evolved into a minor god responsible for managing the land. After thousands of years, the status of the land gong in the hearts of the Chinese has become increasingly firm, and it has become a symbol of the guardian of the homeland.
In modern society, although people's dependence on land has diminished, the belief in the land lord is still deeply rooted. From Taiwan to all parts of the mainland, every first and second day of the lunar calendar, people come to worship the land lord and express their awe and gratitude for the land.
Perhaps, the land lord is not only a god, but also an emotional sustenance, a kind of attachment to the homeland. As the ancients said, "the people take food as the sky", and the land is always the most important thing for us. Therefore, on this special day, let us worship the land together, be grateful for the homeland, and be grateful for the gifts of the earth.
What do you think of the Land Lord? Are there similar rituals in your hometown? Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section!
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