Gu Yu, how many meanings? What is its relationship with Cangjie?

Tuesday, April 20, 2021, gu rain.

Valley rain is the last festival of spring, this season increases rain, is conducive to the growth of cereals, that is, the so-called "rainy hundred grains". Therefore, before and after the valley rains, it is also the best time to sow seedlings and pick melons and beans.

Most people know the above meaning of Gu Yu, but Gu Yu actually has a legend, in this legend, Gu Yu and Cangjie are still a little related.

According to the Huainan Zi, Cangjie created characters, and the Yellow Emperor issued an edict in late spring and early summer, declaring the success of Cangjie's character creation and calling on the subjects of the world to learn it together. Because Cangjie created the character merit and felt the heavens, the Jade Emperor also gave the human world a rain of millet to comfort the holy work, that is, "valley rain".

Therefore, some places in China have the traditional custom of "valley rain sacrifice Cangjie".

In addition to worshiping Cangjie, what other customs does Gu Yu have? And listen to the editor to count carefully.

1. Eat toon. "Before the rain, the toon is tender as silk", the toon in this season is tender and refreshing, you may wish to go to the market to find it.

Second, tea tasting. During the rainy season, it is the time when a large number of tea leaves are on the market, the tea leaves in this season are very fresh, emerald green, fragrant and sweet, don't forget to make a cup to go greasy after busyness.

3. Peony viewing. During the rainy season of the valley, it is an important time for the peony to bloom, and the peony is also known as the "valley rain flower". "Gu Yusan looks at the peony", are you moved?

Illustrator: Lin Junming