The festival in March of the lunar calendar

In the third month of the lunar calendar, it is traditionally called the moon, also known as the time of cherry buds and the time of warbler. The third month of the year. March is also called Chen Yue, Ji Chun, Taoyue, Tongyue and Silkworm Moon. The central word of March pinyin sān yuè

March festival

shangsi festival

Shangsi Festival is an ancient traditional festival in China, commonly known as March 3rd. Before the Han dynasty, it was designated as the third day of March, and later as the third day of March in the summer calendar. "Shangsi" first appeared in the literature of the early Han Dynasty. "Zhou Li" Zheng Xuan's Note: "When I was old, I was removed. This March is like water." According to records, Shangsi Festival was popular in the Spring and Autumn Period, and Shangsi Festival was the most important festival in ancient times. "The Analects of Confucius": "People in late spring, spring clothing achievements, five or six top scholars, six or seven boys. Bathing is almost a deduction, and the wind is dancing and singing. " It's about the situation at that time. After the Song Dynasty, Neo-Confucianism prevailed, ethics became stricter, and the custom of Shangsi Festival gradually declined in Chinese culture.

Mazu's birthday

March 23rd of the lunar calendar is Mazu's birthday, and Mazu is the water god believed by the residents in the southeast coast of China. Mazu, also known as Tian Fei, Tianhou, Notre Dame and Tianmu, is a god believed by boatmen, sailors, tourists, businessmen and fishermen in past dynasties.