On the 23rd day of the first lunar month, the traditional customs and family prayers for blessings and disasters are dispeld
In China's rich and colorful traditional culture, every festival carries a profound historical heritage and people's beautiful vision. The twenty-third day of the first lunar month, a day that is not conspicuous in the lunar calendar, has a special meaning in some parts of China"Mustang Prairie Festival"。Although this festival is not as well-known as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, it is no less important in the hearts of the locals than any traditional festival. On this day, people follow the ancient tradition of performing various ceremonies to pray for good fortune and good luck in the new year.
i.The origin of the Savannah Wild Horse Festival.
Liaoyuan Festival, also known as"Steppe Festival"、"Send the poor to the feast"It is one of the traditional Chinese folk festivals. There are several theories about its origin, the most popular of which is to commemorate an ancient one who was called"Poor mother"of good women. Legend has it that a long time ago,"Poor mother"Because of his poor family, he was often ridiculed and bullied by others. But she is kind-hearted and helpful, and is deeply loved by the villagers. For gratitude"Poor mom"Every year on the twenty-third day of the first lunar month, people have to put on a feast, light a bonfire, dance a cheerful dance, and pray for no more poverty and a prosperous life in the new year.
2. The customs of the Grassland Wild Horse Festival.
1.Prairie Bonfire Festival: On the day of Prairie Festival, every household will light a bonfire in front of the door, and the flames will crackle, meaning that all bad luck will be burned and the family will be safe and healthy in the new year. People also celebrate this special holiday with singing and dancing around a bonfire.
2) Sending the poor: In addition to burning fire, sending the poor is also one of the important customs of the Liaoyuan Festival. On this day, people burn their worn-out clothes, broken furniture, and other miscellaneous items in their homes, symbolizing the exorcism of poverty and bad luck, and the new year of getting rid of poverty and welcoming prosperity and a better life.
3) Eat three kinds of food: On the day of Liaoyuan Festival, people also pay special attention to their diet, and usually eat three symbolic foods, namely fried sesame flowers, oil cakes, and eggs. Stir-fried sesame flowers symbolize smooth weather in the new year, oil cakes symbolize improved living standards, and eggs symbolize reunion and happiness.
3. The cultural significance of the Grassland Wild Horse Festival.
Although the Prairie Glutinous Rice Festival is not as well-known as other major festivals, it carries a rich cultural connotation and people's beautiful vision. It is not only a way for locals to pray for peace, health and prosperity in the New Year, but also an important part of the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. Through this festival, people can have a deeper understanding of the charm and profound heritage of traditional Chinese culture.
4. A modern interpretation of the Prairie Wild Horse Festival.
With the evolution of the times and the development of society, the Liaoqi banquet is also constantly evolving and innovating. Nowadays, in some places, the celebration of the Grassland Wild Horse Festival is not limited to the traditional burning of the prairie and sending off the poor ghosts, but also incorporates more modern elements. For example, some places hold theatrical performances and folklore exhibitions to let more people know about the origins and customs of this traditional festival. At the same time, people also share the joy and blessings of the Grassland Wild Horse Festival through modern means such as social networks, so that this traditional festival has new vitality in modern society.
v.The prayer culture of the Prairie Wild Horse Festival.
On Blessing Day, special attention is paid to the culture of blessing and various celebrations are held. People go to temples, Taoist temples and other places to carry out prayer activities to pray for family safety, career success and good health in the new year. At the same time, people will also put some mascots in their homes, such as blessing characters, couplets, Chinese knots, etc., to express good wishes for the new year.
vi Prairie Wild Horse Festival and Modern Society.
Although the pace of life in modern society is getting faster and faster, the traditional grassland chancre festival still occupies an important place in the hearts of local people. It is not only a way for people to pray for peace, health and prosperity in the New Year, but also an important way to inherit and carry forward the traditional culture of the Chinese nation. Through this festival, people can have a deeper understanding of the charm and profound heritage of traditional Chinese culture, and enhance national pride and cultural self-confidence.
vii Concluding remarks.
Although the grassland chancre festival on the 23rd day of the first lunar month every year is not as well-known as other important festivals, it carries rich cultural connotations and people's beautiful aspirations. It is an important part of traditional Chinese culture and a way for locals to pray for peace, health, and prosperity in the New Year. In today's ever-changing era, we should cherish and inherit these precious cultural heritages, so that they can radiate new vitality and brilliance in modern society. At the same time, we should also actively participate in various celebrations, feel the atmosphere and charm of traditional festivals, pray for ourselves and our families, and welcome the new year.