The Zhongyuan Festival is one of the most important traditional Chinese festivals, and on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month every year, people remember their relatives, worship their ancestors, and pray for peace and family success. And on this special day, there is a custom that is essential, that is, to eat the "4 treasures", these four foods represent far-reaching blessings, let's find out together.
The first is pasta, such as dumplings, noodles
On the day of the Middle Yuan Festival, people prepare pasta as offerings to their ancestors, and they also taste it themselves. Pasta symbolizes reunion and harmony, symbolizing the happiness and fulfillment of the family. By eating pasta, people convey the feeling of reunion, pray for harmonious family relations and happy life.
This is followed by fruits such as apples, grapes, and grapefruit
Fruits represent abundance and abundant harvests, but also family happiness and wealth. It is believed that by eating fruits, it can increase the prosperity and auspiciousness of the family, pray for good health, abundant gold and silver treasures, and life full of joy and happiness.
The third is eggs, especially duck or pigeon eggs
Eggs symbolize the continuation of life and the nourishment of hope, and it is believed that eating eggs can bless the health of the family, and it is also a sustenance and prayer for the blessing of future generations. Eating eggs also symbolizes harmony, peace and happiness, hoping that the family will live and work in peace and happiness.
Finally, there are pastries, such as pastries and rice dumplings
The pastry represents sweetness and joy, symbolizing people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. By eating pastry, people want their lives to be filled with sweetness and joy, and that their wishes will come true. At the same time, they also pray for family reunion and harmony, success in their careers, and prosperity for generations to come.
Although the custom of eating "4 treasures" food on the Zhongyuan Festival has evolved over the years, it contains people's remembrance of the past and good expectations for the future. This tradition is not only the inheritance of a food culture, but also people's blessings and prayers for family and society.
No matter where we are, we should follow this traditional custom with awe and taste the "4 treasures" food on the day of the Chinese Yuan Festival. By worshipping our ancestors, remembering the deceased, praying for peace and family success, we express our respect for our ancestors, be grateful for everything in life, and hope that we and our families will be safe and happy, and our careers will prosper.
The tradition of the Zhongyuan Festival, no matter how busy we are, should be maintained and passed on. Because this is our thoughts and blessings for our loved ones, and our yearning for family and happiness. Let us continue the tradition with respect and devotion as a way to pray for peace and the harmony and prosperity of our families and societies!