What is the fundamental reason why folk customs can be passed down?

Folk customs and folkways exist in the long history of the Chinese nation and permeate the national tradition. Some ancient folk customs can be passed down from generation to generation after countless years of elutriation. The fundamental reason is that they have adapted to the requirements of people's life and thoughts in various times, thus becoming the spiritual and cultural wealth of the Chinese nation.

Folklore originated from the needs of group life in human society, and has been continuously formed, expanded and evolved in various nationalities, times and regions to serve people's daily lives.

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Examples of folk customs

1, Dragon Boat Festival

Also known as Duanyang Festival, it is said to commemorate Qu Yuan. There are mainly activities such as eating zongzi and dragon boat racing. In some places, such as Qinghai, there are customs such as tying ropes (twisted with five-color silk threads and tied on hands, feet and wrists), inserting willows and wearing sachets to drive away insects and pray for good luck and peace.

2. June 6th

Also known as "Sun Insect Festival", there is a folk proverb "June 6th, Sun Silk". Dry the silk, silk, leather, wool and other clothes that you often don't wear at noon this day to prevent insects from eating. There are also "Jing Zhuan Party" and "Hanging robe Party". In Shaanxi, there are activities such as fishing river lanterns and pumping wine. In some areas, there is also a "June Fair" where young men and women seek love by singing, grabbing watches, throwing flowers and bags.

3. Seven Smart Days

Also known as the Qiaoqiao Festival, it is said that the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl meet at the Magpie Bridge. Generally speaking, the people set up an altar that night, and the women were trying to please the good women workers. There are young men and women in love, also known as China's love story.

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