On the seventh day of the first lunar month, commonly known as "People's Day", in the eyes of our group of fanatical cultural followers, this is not just a day, it is simply an annual event, a carnival of culture and food! From the opening of Pangu to the creation of human beings by Nuwa, this day is not only a celebration of the birth of mankind, but also a great opportunity to show respect, prayer and traditional customs. And, let me tell you, the taboos and customs of this day are even more wonderful than you can imagine!
First of all, we have to talk about the origin of "human day". Imagine the "I'm number one" feeling when the world was first born. Nuwa Niangniang held the paintbrush of creation in her hand, adding life to the deserted land one by one, until in the end, she created us, human. It's not just a myth, it's the story of all of us, it's a story of life and hope. On the seventh day of the first lunar month, we celebrate not only the birth of mankind, but also the reverence for life and the vision for the future.
Now, let's talk about the customs that make the "human day" more flavorful. Qibao soup, do you feel full of ritual when you hear this name? This is not just a "treasure" for any dish. This dish is a collection of the best of seven vegetables, each with a good meaning – from smart green onions to long-lived mustard greens. Eating Qibao soup is like a good start to the new year, dispelling evil spirits and keeping peace. Here, we are not only eating a bowl of food, but also tasting a cultural essence refined by history.
Don't forget, it's about eating noodles. You may ask, why noodles? Let me tell you, this long noodle symbolizes longevity, meaning that each of us can live a long and healthy life, and be happy. Besides, in this ancient world, which was not so rich in substance, it was quite difficult to eat a bowl of long and thin noodles. And today, when we sit around and nibble on noodles, aren't we continuing to write about the cherishing of life and the expectation of the future?
How can we, the avid cultural fans, not talk about the taboos of this day? "Seven don't come out, eight don't return", you may have heard this old saying. To put it simply, on the seventh day of the first lunar month, it's best not to plan any long-distance trips. The ancients believed that going out on this day was easy to bring bad luck, although we may not be so superstitious now, but following this custom is also a kind of respect for tradition.
Blaming a child? This day is spared. Children are always a symbol of innocence. On such an important day, we should show respect and love for life, and give them more understanding and tolerance. This is not only a respect for children, but also an expectation and blessing for the future of mankind.
Haircut? Hi, better not on this day. The ancients had a saying that the New Year's haircut "Si Uncle", although it sounds a bit funny, the meaning behind it is that you don't want to do something that may affect your family on such an important day. Modern people may not be so particular, but abiding by this tradition is also a kind of respect and inheritance of culture.
All in all, the "Human Day" on the seventh day of the first lunar month is not only a traditional festival, but also a culture, an emotion, and a link between the past and the future. On this day, we celebrate not only the birth of humanity, but also the miracle of life and the inheritance of culture. So, whether you are an avid fan of culture or not, come and join this feast and feel the charm and vitality of culture that belongs to all of us!