What's the date of August 18 in the lunar calendar?

August 18 of the lunar calendar is a traditional day for watching tides in Qiantang River.

Watching the tide in Qianjiang is a folk custom in Hangzhou, which has gone through more than two thousand years. In ancient Hangzhou, the Phoenix Mountain and Jianggan area were the best places to watch the tide. According to "Old Wulin Stories" Volume 7 and "Gan Chun Qin Feng", on August 18th, the tenth year of Xichun, Emperor Gaozong and Xiaozong watched the tide in Zhejiang Pavilion.

The custom of watching the tide in Qianjiang began in the Western Han Dynasty and flourished in the Southern Song Dynasty. Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties became a common practice. It is widely spread in Hangzhou and Haining at the mouth of Qiantang River, mainly including the custom of believing in the tide gods, playing in the tide, watching the tide songs, folk literature about Qian Jiangchao, traditional handicraft skills and business customs, among which the worship of the tide gods, Tieniu Zhenhai, TahZhenhai, grabbing the tide fish, Tang Gongyong, the tide market and the Kunqu opera party at the tide festival are the most striking.

The custom of watching tide in Qianjiang involves folk beliefs, folk literature, traditional knowledge, folk skills, folk music, folk dances, dialect proverbs and so on.

Matters needing attention in watching tide in Qiantang River

1, safety first: you must pay attention to safety when watching the tide. Avoid approaching tidal bore, because the tide is very strong and may cause danger. Especially for children and people who are not good at swimming, safety measures are very important.

2. Choose tidal observation points: There are many tidal observation points in Qiantang River, which can be selected according to personal preferences and safety considerations. Some tidal observation points provide better views and facilities, but they may be more crowded, while others are relatively quiet.

3. Carry necessities with you: Take some necessary items, such as sunglasses, sunscreen, waterproof camera, water and food. During tide watching, you may be exposed to the sun, so it is important to protect your skin and moisturize it.

4. Respect the environment: Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility. Please don't throw rubbish at will, and respect the local ecological environment. Observe the regulations and instructions of tidal observation station to ensure environmental protection.

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