Speaking of February 2nd, I believe everyone is familiar with it, but not everyone knows what day it is. So, let’s take a look at what day it is. What does it mean when the dragon raises its head on February 2? The traditional name of February is Ru Yue, also known as Hua Chao. It is a vibrant month, and every day is a new beginning. Shui Mo Xiansheng's website's special topic on the second month of the lunar calendar in 2022 will explore with you - the auspicious and inauspicious days in the second month of the lunar calendar.What day is February 2nd?February 2 is one of my country's traditional festivals: Dragon Head FestivalDragon Raising its Head (the second day of the second lunar month), also known as the Spring Ploughing Festival, Agricultural Festival, Green Dragon Festival, Spring Dragon Festival, etc., is a traditional Chinese folk festival. What does it mean when the dragon raises its head on February 2?The meaning of the Dragon Raising its Head on February 2:The second day of the second month of the lunar calendar is said to be the day when the dragon raises its head. It is a traditional festival in both urban and rural China. People celebrate the "Dragon Head Festival" to show their respect to the dragon and pray for rain, asking God to bless a good harvest. What are the taboos when the dragon raises its head on February 2?Taboo 1: A married woman cannot spend the second day of the second lunar month at her parents’ home.Taboo 2: There is a custom and saying that women cannot give birth at their parents' home on February 2. Taboo three: When a woman gets married, she should not choose a pregnant woman, a woman who has returned home, or a widow as the bridegroom to send off the guests or to marry her. Taboo 4: You cannot use needle and thread on February 2, the day when the dragon raises its head. Taboo 5: You should not push the mill on this day to avoid pressing down the dragon's head. What is Dragon Raising its Head?"Dragon Raising its Head" originated from the worship of natural celestial phenomena and is related to people's understanding of the movement of stars and farming culture in ancient times. Although "Dragon Raising its Head" has a long historical origin, it became a national festival and appeared in documents after the Yuan Dynasty. There are many activities related to "Dragon Raising its Head", but no matter what kind of method they are, they all revolve around the beautiful belief in the Dragon God. It is an activity where people place their hopes for survival. As far as the whole country is concerned, customs vary from place to place due to different regions. |
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