Dear friends, today is a special day, the ninth day of the first month of March, the year of the dragon, the dragon moon, the dragon day, this is a rare good day in our traditional Chinese culture. As a cultural inheritor, I would like to tell you about five major events about this special day, so that you can prepare early and inherit and carry forward our colorful traditional culture. Leave a message in the comment area to receive blessings for your family and children, "Bodhisattva blesses, one shun and one hundred shun"!
First things first: dragon sacrifice events
The dragon has a very high status in our traditional Chinese culture, symbolizing authority, dignity and strength. On this day, there is a custom of holding dragon sacrifices in various places. Every household will put offerings, burn incense and worship, and pray to the dragon god to bless the family with safety and health, and a good harvest. In some places, a grand dragon dance performance is held, which is very lively. The big ones can learn about the dragon worship activities in their own places in advance, and then go together to have a lively time and feel the charm of traditional culture.
The second thing: put the Krathong
Krathong is a folk custom in many parts of China, especially in the south. On this day, people place elaborate krathongs in rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water to pray for peace, happiness, and a good harvest. The krathong flutters in the wind, like a little starry, beautiful. Older ones can prepare Krathong in advance and set up Krathong with family and friends to pray for a better life.
The third thing: climb high and look far
"Climbing high and looking far" is a traditional activity of our Chinese people, which means that you will rise step by step and have a successful career. On this day, people choose a high ground and climb high to enjoy the beautiful scenery while praying for good luck and good fortune. Adults can make an appointment with three or five friends in advance to climb high and look far away, feel the magnificence of nature, and pray for themselves and their families.
The fourth thing: eat dragon beard noodles
Dragon beard noodles are our traditional Chinese noodle dishes, the noodles are as thin as dragon whiskers, which means longevity and auspiciousness. On this day, every family will eat a bowl of hot dragon beard noodles, hoping that their family will be healthy and live a long life. Adults can prepare the ingredients for dragon beard noodles in advance, make them with their families, and taste this delicacy together to inherit traditional culture.
The fifth thing: learn traditional culture
This day is an excellent time to pass on and promote traditional culture. Adults can take advantage of this opportunity to learn some knowledge about traditional Chinese culture, such as folk tales, proverbs, poems, etc. You can read some books about traditional culture or look up relevant materials on the Internet. Through learning, we can better understand and pass on our traditional culture.
"The good wind relied on its strength to send me to the clouds. This old proverb tells us that if you seize the right moment and work hard, you can achieve success. Today's special day is a good opportunity for us to inherit and promote traditional culture. I hope that everyone can cherish this opportunity and do these five things with their hearts, so that our traditional culture can be carried forward.
In closing, I would like to say that it is the responsibility of each of us to inherit and promote traditional culture. Let's work together to let traditional culture take root in our hearts and blossom into brilliant flowers. Remember, the power of culture is endless, and it can make our lives better. Let's work together to inherit culture, carry forward traditions, and create a better future!