Speech_Introducing the Dragon's Head in English

Longtaitou Festival is a traditional Chinese festival held on the second day of the second month of the Chinese calendar.

Every year, the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar is a traditional Chinese festival

Every year, the second day of the second month of the Chinese calendar is a traditional Chinese festival.

The name literally translates to "Dragon Raises Head Day". In the tradition of Chinese culture, the dragon is believed to be the king of all creatures and the ancestor for human being. It is also regarded as the deity In the tradition of Chinese culture, the dragon is believed to be the king of all creatures and the ancestor for human being. It is also regarded as the deity in charge of rain, an important factor in ancient agriculture.

Dragon Raises Head Day. In traditional Chinese culture, the dragon is believed to be the king of all creatures and the ancestor of mankind. The dragon is also recognized as an important element of ancient agricultural culture - the god of rainfall.

Today, it's a little less agriculturally-inclined, and ways to celebrate in style include eating pancakes and noodles, and, believe it or not. getting a haircut or an entirely new hairstyle.

Today it's a little less agriculturally-inclined, and ways to celebrate in style include eating pancakes and noodles, and, believe it or not, getting a haircut or an entirely new hairstyle. Popular celebrations now include eating spring cakes and noodles; and, believe it or not, getting a haircut or an entirely new hairstyle.

In ancient times, people burned incense to chase odors from the home, ensuring that spring arrived fragrant and fresh and full of good fortune. Sewing Sewing was forbidden, as the needles might bring bad luck by piercing the dragon's eye. Spreading plant ashes around jugs was also common, as that would urge the dragon to fill them with rainwater. Spreading plant ashes around jugs was also common, as that would urge the dragon to fill them with rainwater.

Anciently, people would smoke incense at the head of the dragon to drive away the smells in their homes to ensure that when spring came, their homes would be filled with fresh, fragrant air and good luck. Sewing was forbidden because the needle might pierce the dragon's eye and bring bad luck. Another common custom is to sprinkle grass and wood ash next to the water tank, as it is believed that this will attract the dragon to pour rain water to fill it up (sprinkle ash to attract the dragon).

So start making pancakes, and book that hair appointment today - you'll want to make sure you're ready for Long Tai Tou! and book that hair appointment today - you'll want to make sure you're ready for Long Tai Tou!