The "last nine festivals" of the twenty-ninth day of the first month, few people know, remember the "5 major customs."
The twenty-ninth day of the first lunar month"The last nine verses"Many people are not familiar with this festival, in fact, it is a traditional Han festival that contains rich folk culture. This festival is mainly spread in the area of Dianbai County, Maoming City, Guangdong Province, and is held on the 29th day of the first lunar month every year. On this day, every household prepares sticky rice and boils eggs with water and sugar to celebrate the spring harvest and pray for good weather and abundant crops in the coming year. With the development of society, the customs of the last nine festivals have also undergone some changes, but what has not changed is people's prayers for a better life.
i.The origin of the last nine verses.
There is a beautiful legend about the origin of the last nine verses. Legend has it that a long time ago, there was a severe drought in Dianbai County for two consecutive years, and the grain harvest failed. The people were so miserable that they had to pray to God for rain. There is a local woman named Sister Xian, in order to find water, she is not afraid of difficulties and dangers, climbing mountains and wading through water. Finally, on the twenty-ninth day of the first lunar month, she found a water source in a place. In order to thank Sister Xian for her kindness, the locals set this day as:"Nine Marquis Festival"At this time of year, a grand celebration is held to pray for good weather and a good harvest.
2. Deepavali customs.
1) Steamed eggs with glutinous rice sugar.
On the day of the ninth festival, every family gets up early and starts preparing sticky rice and eggs in sugar water. Glutinous rice symbolizes a good harvest and reunion, while sugar water eggs symbolize sweetness and happiness. People also add red dates, peanuts, wolfberries and other ingredients to the rice to symbolize good luck. On this day, people invite friends and relatives to taste sticky rice and eggs in syrup and share their good wishes.
2.Dragon and lion dance.
Another important custom of the last nine festivals is the dragon and lion dance. In some places in the Denbai District, there will also be a special dragon and lion dance team performing. The procession is made up of local youths, dressed in colorful costumes and holding dragon and lion props, dancing happily. The dragon and lion dances not only showcase the local cultural traditions, but also convey people's yearning and prayers for a better life.
3) Hikes for teens.
In"Houjiao Festival"On that day, people also choose to go hiking in the suburbs. Dense forests, clear streams, and beautiful flowers attract many tourists to come and admire. Hiking not only allows you to enjoy the beautiful natural landscape, but also to breathe in the fresh air and relieve the stress and fatigue of work. On this day, people bring their family and friends to share the joy of family.
4.Burn incense and pray for blessings.
On the day of the last nine festivals, many places have the custom of burning incense and praying for blessings. People burn incense in the temple to worship the Buddha, praying to the gods to bless their families with safety and health, smooth careers, and abundant crops. Burning incense and praying for blessings expresses people's awe and gratitude to the gods, as well as their yearning and pursuit of a better life. On this day, people gather relatives and friends to the temple to burn incense and worship the Buddha to pray for good luck and good harvest in the coming year.
5) Guess the riddle.
Another interesting custom on the day of the Lantern Festival is to guess lantern riddles. People hang all kinds of lanterns and lanterns in their homes and write riddles on the lanterns. Family and friends guess lantern riddles together, and those who guess correctly can get small gifts or red envelopes. Guessing lantern riddles not only adds to the festive atmosphere, but also exercises people's reasoning skills. On this day, people invent riddles and guess riddles in laughter.
iii.The last nine festival taboos.
1.Not suitable for travel.
On the day of the last nine festivals, some people think that it is not advisable to go out and travel. Because this day is a day to celebrate a good harvest and pray for good luck, going out for a long trip will break this beautiful atmosphere and atmosphere. Therefore, during this festival, people try to stay at home or nearby places for activities and avoid long trips or going out. However, not everyone abides by this taboo, and some people still choose to travel or run errands on this day.
2.Opposition to discussion and struggle.
Another taboo in the last nine verses is that it is not advisable to quarrel and fight. Because this day is a day to celebrate a good harvest and pray for good fortune, if there are disputes and fights, it will spoil this beautiful atmosphere and atmosphere. Therefore, during this festival, people try to remain calm and restrained and avoid quarrels and conflicts. If there is a conflict that needs to be resolved, it can be dealt with and resolved after the meeting is over.
Fourth, the cultural connotation of Deepavali.
The latter nine festivals are a traditional festival of the Han nationality that contains rich folk culture. With the theme of celebrating the spring harvest and praying for good luck in the coming year, this festival conveys the traditional virtues and cultural values of the Chinese nation. By celebrating this festival, people can feel the charm and spiritual connotation of traditional culture, and enhance their sense of identity and belonging to the motherland and national culture. At the same time, this festival also reflects people's yearning and pursuit of a better life, and inspires people's positive attitude towards life and spiritual pursuit. As an important part of the traditional culture of the Han nationality, the Houjiu Festival has high cultural value and historical significance. We should deepen the cultural connotation of this festival.