Spring arrives and flowers are dyed in the blue bushes
Ribbon cutting on the branches and the east wind
Flower Festival
It is one of the traditional Chinese festivals
Data map: The "Great Song Dynasty Flower Festival" was held in Longting Park in Kaifeng, Henan.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Wang Zhongju
The Hua Dynasty Festival is generally referred to as "Flower Dynasty"
Also known as "Flower Festival", etc.
It is said that
Usually on the second day of the second lunar month
February 12 or February 15
Held on February 25
Why the seasons are different
It may be related to the sooner or later of flower letters in various places
The Flower Festival has a long history
It has been recorded in the "Tao Zhu Gong Shu"
Poems of the Tang Dynasty
Records about the Hua Dynasty are more common
Data map: At the event site of the "Flower Festival" in Longhu Mountain, Yingtan, Jiangxi Province, people dressed in ancient costumes and holding tributes were preparing to hold a ceremony to worship the God of Flowers.
Photo by Liu Lixin
as time flows
The customs of the Flower Festival are constantly enriched
Added flowers, trees, etc.
gradually became popular among the people
have an opinion
The theme of the Flower Festival is to appreciate and protect flowers
It is an important festival that belongs to spring
Contains people's expectations for spring
Also in the legend
The flower god is in charge of the spring and summer cultivation of plants
Some also think that
This festival symbolizes the growth of all things
Data map: A group of girls in Hanfu, according to the traditional custom of "Hundred Flowers Celebration", offered sacrifices to the hundreds of flowers in the spring, conveying the girls' prayers and blessings for spring.
Photo by Lu Ming
In ancient times, the common people held flower festivals
Gather in the Temple of Flowers
Celebrate Hundred Flowers Birthday
Pray for lush flowers and trees
With the wind and the sun warm
People come together to the suburbs
"Outing" with friends and relatives
Admire the blooming flowers
Woman cuts five colored paper and sticks to flower branch
Known as "Rewarding Red"
Huachao Festival is also called "vegetable picking festival"
It is said that "picking vegetables" means digging wild vegetables
at this time
Shepherd's purse, etc. are just tender and delicious
Data map: Snow-white pear blossoms stand on branches.
Photo by Liu Feng
Food for the occasion
There are flower cakes, etc.
Some people will spread all kinds of seeds
Means to pray for a good harvest
The plan of the year is spring
cherish spring
Cherish the time
(Source: China News Network Author: Shangguan Yun)