Twenty solar terms | Today's Grain Rain
Qingming breaks the snow, Guyu breaks the frost,
Guyu is the last solar term of spring.
According to the "Collection and Interpretation of the Seventy Two Seasons of the Moon":
In mid March, after the rain,
The soil and paste are pulsating, and now it's raining again in its valley
At this time, there is abundant rainfall and a hundred grains are growing, hence it is called "Grain Rain".
Grain rain is the end of spring, but it has no sadness. It is like a kind mother, nurturing all things with rainwater, and then quietly withdrawing. Li Shangyin wrote: "The will of heaven favors the secluded grass, and the earth cherishes the late sunshine." The rain of Grain Rain not only nourishes the present, but also symbolizes the "timing" in life - not too early or too late, just enough for a seedling to take root and a peony to bloom.
The Grain Rain Festival is dedicated to Cangjie, and the literary light shines for generations to come. According to legend, Cangjie created characters that amazed heaven and earth, and the Yellow Emperor bestowed Grain Rain upon him. Afterwards, the worship of Guyu became a custom. In Baishui, Shaanxi, temple fairs are extremely lively. The parade procession carried the solemn statue of Cangjie, and amidst the sound of gongs and drums, the people devoutly bowed, praying for the prosperity of culture and the bountiful harvest of crops. Children wear traditional costumes and feel the influence of culture in the crowd, and the seeds of inheritance are like this.
After the rain, the earth is fresh and fragrant, and people step out of their homes to stroll through the countryside and mountains. A family holds hands to admire flowers, friends listen to birds together, children play and run, adults chat and talk. Strolling, the body and mind stretch, spring fatigue dissipates, and healthy vitality grows freely in spring.
Little Grain Rain Sticks, Drive Away Evil and Keep Safe. "During Grain Rain, people skillfully cut out cinnabar celestial masters with angry eyes and various forms of poisonous insects, accompanied by folk songs. Colorful Paper Cuttings are posted on the doors and windows, and the whole family works together. The adults tell the moral. In the warm interaction, the ancient customs are handed down from generation to generation to protect the family.
Before and after the Grain Rain, plant melons and beans. At this time, the Central Plains are experiencing the peak of spring plowing. The wheat in the north is sprouting, the seedlings in the south are just beginning to grow, and tea farmers are busy picking "Grain Rain Tea" - it is said that on this day, tea leaves clear fire and brighten eyes, which is the farewell to spring tea.
In Jiangnan, Guyu is also known as the "Peony Hou". Ouyang Xiu once wrote, "Luoyang has the most suitable veins for flowers, and peonies are particularly unique in the world." Appreciating peonies in Guyu is a romantic ritual for ancient people to send off spring.
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