What does Yutang Day mean?

Yutang Festival is a court festival handed down from ancient times, also known as New Year's Day. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the third day of the first month of each year was the Yutang Festival, and the emperor would hold a grand ceremony to worship heaven in the Shou Kang Hall of the Palace to pray for peace and good weather. At the same time, ministers in the imperial court will also go to celebrate the emperor's birthday and present new year gifts. This day has also become an important social occasion.

Outside the courtroom, people will also celebrate Yutang Day in their own way. In some places, people will scatter flowers, set off fireworks and burn incense on Yutang Day to pray for good luck. In some villages, Yutang Day is regarded as "auspicious day" and a good day for marriage. In addition, some merchants will also launch promotional activities on Yutang Day to attract consumers to shop.

Today, Yutang Day has become a part of China's traditional culture and an important heritage of history and culture. Although the court no longer exists, the tradition and ceremony of Yutang Day have been deeply rooted in people's minds. With the changes of the times, the way to celebrate Yutang Day has also evolved, which preserves our love and inheritance of traditional culture.