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I'm the editor of Toutiao, and today, I'm going to take you on a journey through the important cultural codes in Chinese history. Did you know that 78 of the top 100 Chinese surnames originated in Henan, and 78 of them are related to the third day of the third lunar month in Henan, the hometown of the Yellow Emperor, and the worship of Xuanyuan? What does this mean?
In China's long history, Henan, as an important area of the Yellow River Basin, carries a rich historical and cultural accumulation. The special festival of the third day of the third month of the Henan lunar calendar shows the unique way of the Chinese people's historical inheritance and cultural admiration.
According to historical records, the third day of the third lunar month is the day when the Chinese people commemorate their great ancestor Yellow Emperor. The Yellow Emperor, the ancestor of the Chinese nation, is not only our common ancestor, but also the source of Chinese civilization. On this day, the hometown of the Yellow Emperor in Henan has become a place of pilgrimage for people from all over the country, and tens of thousands of tourists come to pay homage to the Xuanyuan Temple and express their reverence for the Yellow Emperor.
As the hometown of the Yellow Emperor, Henan not only has a strong historical heritage, but also gives birth to many surnames. According to statistics, 78 of China's top 100 surnames are closely related to Henan, which contains Henan's deep historical memory and cultural secrets.
So, how exactly do these surnames relate to the history of Henan? We might as well explore the answer from two perspectives. First, let's take a look at the historical stories behind these surnames. For example, most of the people with the surname "Zhao" are descendants of the Yellow Emperor and originated from the Zhao state in Henan, while the people with the surname "Yin" are the descendants of the ancient Henan Yin state and played an important political role in Henan. The rise of these surnames connects the history of Henan and the life experience of the people of Henan, highlighting the cultural heritage of this land.
Second, let's look for clues from the character interpretation in the surname. Chinese surnames are mostly based on characters, and different characters contain different meanings and symbols. For example, the character "Wen" in the surname "Liu" symbolizes the inheritance and development of culture, and the character "wood" in the surname "Li" represents the precipitation and continuation of life. The choice of these characters is in line with the historical background of Henan, presenting a mysterious and beautiful cultural picture.
What is it that makes these 78 surnames entangled with the history of Henan? Behind every word is a historical inheritance. Perhaps, it is precisely because Henan is located in the center of Chinese civilization and carries 5,000 years of cultural heritage, so that these surnames are closely linked to this fertile soil.
Therefore, every March 3rd Yellow Emperor's hometown to worship Xuanyuan, we should cherish our historical heritage and cultural foundation more. Henan is not only the name of a place, but also the memory of a period of history and a chronicle of Chinese civilization. Let's walk into Henan together, feel the cultural codes flowing in the blood, and listen to and experience the vicissitudes and heaviness of this land with our hearts.
Through the above tweets, I hope to trigger readers' exploration and thinking about Henan's history and culture. Let's feel the cultural codes hidden in the surname, listen to the heartbeat of the land of Henan, and appreciate the magnificent style of the ancient Chinese country of 5,000 years!