What is the origin of the custom of Dragon Raising its Head on February 2, 2021? What are the customs in Beijing?
February 2nd, the Dragon Raising its Head, is one of the many festivals in my country. In the course of history, many customs have evolved. Some places have their own customs. So let’s take a look at the origin of the custom of February 2nd, the Dragon Raising its Head in 2021? What are the customs in Beijing?What is the origin of the custom of Dragon Raising its Head on February 2, 2021?The reason why the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar is called the Dragon Raising Head Festival is actually related to ancient astronomical phenomena. Ancient Chinese astronomers divided the sky into 28 constellations according to the orbits of the sun, moon and five planets to indicate the movement and positions of the sun, moon and five planets. The 28 celestial constellations can be divided into four major areas. The Eastern Azure Dragon includes the seven constellations of Jiao, Kang, Di, Fang, Xin, Wei and Ji. The Western White Tiger includes the seven constellations of Kui, Lou, Wei, Mao, Bi, Zi and Shen.The Southern Vermillion Bird includes the seven stars of Jing, Gui, Liu, Xing, Zhang, Yi and Zhen. The Northern Black Tortoise includes the seven stars of Dou, Niu, Nu, Xu, Wei, Shi and Bi. Among them, the “Jiao” is the dragon horn. On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon horn star rises on the eastern horizon, so it is called the Dragon Raising its Head. There is also folk legend that the Dragon God will wake up from his sleep on this day, so people will burn incense and pray, praying for good weather and a good harvest in the coming year. This day is also called the "Dragon Head Festival." What are the customs in Beijing?Eat spring pancakesSince February 2nd is the day when the dragon raises its head, many foods are associated with the dragon. Beijing folk food, a kind of very thin pancake, also known as pancake. Noodles, dumplings, etc. are also popular in the northern region. Every year on the beginning of spring, Beijingers eat spring pancakes, which are called "Yaochun". On the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar, Beijingers also eat spring rolls, which is called "eating dragon scales". Spring rolls are larger than the pancakes used for roast duck, and are tougher (Beijingers call this "bone-standing strength") because they are made to wrap a lot of vegetables. If spring pancakes are eaten on the second day of the second lunar month, Beijingers also insist on bringing married girls home to eat spring pancakes. Eat "Donkey Roll" According to the old Beijing custom, people like to buy and taste "Ludagun" on the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar. Donkey rolls made of soybean flour and red bean paste have a round shape, which symbolizes "money rolling in". Cleaning the beams and repelling insects There is a folk saying in Beijing that goes, "On the second day of the second month, shine the light on the beams and scorpions and centipedes will have nowhere to hide." People have to drive away pests on this day. They light candles and shine the light on the beams and walls to drive away scorpions, centipedes, etc. When these insects see the light, they fall down and are killed. The custom of expelling insects on the day of Dragon Raising its Head is mainly popular in northern my country. On the second day of the second month, various insects including poisonous insects begin to become active. In order to avoid harm from poisonous insects, people hold some activities that have the meaning of repelling insects. For example, you can use sticks, brooms or shoes to knock on beams, walls, doors, beds, etc. to avoid snakes, scorpions, centipedes, rats and other insects. Usually, people also chant ballads, such as "On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head, while scorpions and centipedes do not show their heads." GreetingsThe dragon raises its head, the spirit is high, the sun is shining, and the heart is free of worries. May you hold hands with happiness, always have good luck, achieve greater success, may health always be your friend, may peace accompany you forward, and may happiness be with you for a long time!On the second day of the second month, the dragon raises its head, bringing with it spirit and good omens. Happiness appears on your brow, good luck is in your hands, health brings you good luck, and happiness is always in your heart. Raise your auspicious head quickly, and the wonderful days will have no end! The second day of February is the day when the dragon raises its head. Good luck comes, happiness accompanies you, peace surrounds you, and your life is sweet. I wish you: good luck from the dragon and the phoenix, eternal happiness, and everything goes well. |
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