Introduction to the origin of the Grain Rain solar term. What activities will be held during Grain Rain in 2019?
"The spring rain awakens the spring and clears the sky." Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring. So what is its origin? What activities are there during the Grain Rain solar term in 2019? In the third month of the lunar calendar, light footsteps pass through the soft raindrops, and in the bright smile, the willow branches turn green and the grass becomes green. Shuimoxiansheng.com takes you to learn about the third month of the lunar calendar in 2019!The origin of the Grain Rain solar term:According to the "Huainanzi", Cangjie's creation of characters was an earth-shaking event. Huangdi issued an edict in late spring and early summer, announcing that Cangjie had successfully created characters and calling on all his subjects to learn it together. On this day, an unusual rain fell, and countless grains fell to the ground to reward the emperor for his merits. Therefore, later generations named this day Guyu, which became one of the 24 solar terms. This is the current "Guyu" solar term.Every year during the Grain Rain Festival, the Cangjie Temple holds a traditional temple fair which lasts for seven to ten days. Year after year, thousands of people come here from all directions to hold grand and solemn ceremonies to welcome Cang Sheng into the temple and to remember and worship Cang Jie, the ancestor of Chinese characters. People dance the yangge, run on bamboo horses, perform folk performances, show martial arts, beat drums and gongs, put on operas, sing and dance to express their respect and remembrance for Cang Sheng. Opera troupes and businesses also came to join in the fun, making the event extremely lively. The Cangjie Temple Fair has become a grand festival in the local area. Even the local customs of going to school to seek a teacher, respecting and cherishing words, loving to drink red bean porridge, living in cave dwellings, begging for rain, begging for children, praying for blessings and warding off disasters are all related to Cangjie. What activities are there during the Grain Rain solar term in 2019?1. Banishing scorpions In Linfen, Shanxi Province, people draw Zhang Tianshi’s talismans on the day of Grain Rain and stick them on the doors, which are called “banning scorpions”. The scorpion-avoiding talismans in Fengxiang, Shaanxi, are printed with woodcuts, which shows that the demand for them is very great. It is printed with the words: "In the middle of March during the Grain Rain season, scorpions are showing off their might. The divine rooster takes a worm in its mouth, and the poisonous insect turns into water." In the center of the picture, a rooster is holding an insect in its mouth, and there is a big scorpion under its claws. There are talismans printed on the painting. The belief that roosters can cure scorpions has long been circulated among the people.2. Grain Rain Sea Festival Grain Rain season is when the water is warm in spring and fishes swim to shallow sea areas, making it a good day to go fishing. As the saying goes, "Go to the surfing ground on the Grain Rain". In order to go out to sea safely and return with a full load, fishermen hold a sea sacrifice on the day of Grain Rain and pray for the blessing of the sea god. 3. Watch the peonies . Peonies are in full bloom around the time of Grain Rain, therefore, peonies are also called "Grain Rain flowers." The custom of "viewing peonies three days after Grain Rain" is still popular in Henan Province: During the Grain Rain season, various places hold "Peony Flower Shows", and people wander in the sea of flowers, feeling the breath of spring and the beauty of life. 4. Eating Chinese toon : A folk proverb says: "Before the rain, Chinese toon is as tender as silk", so there is a custom of "eating Chinese toon during Grain Rain" in some areas in the north. Around the time of Grain Rain, new buds of Chinese toon begin to bloom, with a mellow, refreshing fragrance and rich nutrition. People pick Chinese toon and stir-fry, mix, blanch or make soup with it, and eat it with relish. Nutritionists believe that toon has the effects of improving the body's immunity, strengthening the stomach, regulating qi, stopping diarrhea, moisturizing the skin, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and insecticidal. Eating toon during the Grain Rain season has the effect of "spring tonic". As the saying goes, "A good fate is not as good as good luck." A person's destiny is already determined, and the only thing that can be controlled is his or her "luck." Unexpected changes in the world may happen at any time, so use Mr. Shui Mo's [Premium Calculation] function to learn more about your fortune in 2019! |
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