Lunar calendarWax MoonFourteenth, it is the folk tradition of "flood festival". On this day, people can fix their homes' wastewater discharge facilities, clear blockages, and ensure that wastewater flows freely. Originally,Wax MoonFourteen toWax MoonTwenty-seven is the duration of the flood festival, during which people are free to deal with the problems caused by wastewater. This custom unfolds on a fixed date and is avoidedWax MoonThe restriction that the ground cannot be moved during the period, so it is called the flood festival. In the past, the festival was very popular, but now it is gradually forgotten.
The festival has a traditional and practical significance. Before the Lunar New Year, people have plenty of time to renovate their home facilities, and the smooth flow of wastewater discharge facilities has a direct impact on daily lifelifeconvenience and hygiene. Through the flood festival, people are able to solve itWastewater treatmentto make the home environment cleaner and tidier. Although the festival is no longer widespread, we should still cherish such traditional customs and make us aware of the importance of environmental protection and hygiene awareness in modern society.
Wax MoonFourteen is the day of "Qiyanggou", which is an ancient custom. The custom originated from the sheep's preference for using horns to top the wall, and in order to prevent the courtyard wall from being damaged by the sheep, people dug a ditch to keep the sheep out of the ditch. Over time, it was discovered that this ditch to prevent sheep from attacking could drain water, so it was divided into "yin ditch" and "yang ditch". Wax MoonOn the 14th day, people will deliberately trim the ditch so that it can drain smoothly.
There are reasons for the timing of Qiyanggou. First of all,Wax MoonFourteen is inWax MoonIn the middle of the year, there is still some time before the Spring Festival, and people have enough time to do the finishing work during this time. Digging pits and breaking ground are time-consuming and laborious activities that require ample time to complete. Secondly,Wax MoonIt is the season when yang energy grows, and trimming the yang ditch at this time symbolizes the growth of yang and yin, bringing good luck to the coming year. Finally, tidying up the ditch is also to remove the old and cloth the new, and look forward to good luck and auspiciousness in the future.
Wax MoonAlso known as the "Celestial Kings Parade Day", the fourteenth is the day when the four heavenly kings begin their parade. The four heavenly kings are the southern growth heavenly king and the northern oneSmell the king, OrientalThe king of the kingdomand the Wide-Eyed Heavenly King of the West. According to legend,Wax MoonOn the fourteenth day, the four heavenly kings will descend on the earth and paradeQuartetto inspect the weather. This is also for the sake ofWax MoonPreparations for the Jade Emperor's birthday on the 24th.
Wax MoonThe procession of the Fourteenth Heavenly King is related to the legend of the god of good fortune descending on earth. From this day onwards, many gods will descend on the earth one after another to give people blessings. The legend of the parade of the Heavenly Kings is also representedNew YearThe arrival of the festival marks the gradual strengthening of the festive atmosphere. On this day, people will pray for the peace of the country and the people, and look forward to a good harvestNew YearGood luck and prosperity.
Lunar calendarWax MoonFourteen is an important day with rich traditions and connotations. The Water Festival, Qiyanggou and Yingtianwang are all bothWax MoonXIV. The main customs. The festival provides an opportunity for people to deal with the problem of wastewater discharge and keep the home environment clean and hygienic. Qiyang ditch is to protect the courtyard wall from being damaged by sheep, and it also means that yin and yang will grow and bring good luck in the coming year. The parade of the King of Heaven foreshadowsNew YearThe arrival of people gives people blessings and good expectations.
Wax MoonThe special day of the 14th embodies people's yearning for happiness and auspiciousness. It reminds us to cherish traditionsCulture, inherit and carry forward excellent customs, and at the same time make us aware of the importance of environmental protection and hygiene. This winter day is coming to an endNew YearAt the coming moment, let us pray together for the prosperity of the country and the happiness and well-being of the people.
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