What is the origin of the dragon raising its head? The origin of the dragon raising its head is actually related to her

The second day of the second lunar month every year is the traditional Chinese festival "Dragon Head Festival". It is said that the second day of the second lunar month is the day when the dragon wants to ascend to heaven, and people will hold various ceremonies to celebrate on this day. Next, let’s take a look at the origin of the Dragon Raising its Head.

What is the origin of the Dragon Raising its Head on February 2?

Ancient

Legend has it that during the time of Emperor Fuxi, "he attached great importance to agriculture and farming." Every year on the second day of the second month, Fuxi would personally plow the fields and manage one and a half mu of land. Later, Huangdi, Tang Yao, Yu Shun and Xia Yu all followed the example of the former king. By the time of King Wu of Zhou, this traditional practice was not only continued, but also implemented as an important national policy. On the second day of the second lunar month, a grand ceremony was held in which all civil and military officials were required to personally plow one acre and three mu of land. This is the ancient legend of the Dragon Head Festival.

Tang Dynasty

Legend has it that during the Tang Dynasty, Wu Zetian abolished the Tang Dynasty and established the Zhou Dynasty, which angered the Jade Emperor, who ordered the Dragon King not to rain for three years. However, the Dragon King could not bear to see the lives of all the people suffer, so he secretly sent down a heavy rain. However, the Jade Emperor found out and pressed him under a mountain. When the common people heard about it, they prayed to the heaven, and finally moved the Jade Emperor to release the Dragon King on the second day of the second lunar month. Hence the saying “On the second day of the second lunar month, the dragon raises its head” came into being.

Geography

From a geographical point of view, the Dragon Raising Festival on the second day of the second lunar month is mainly popular in the northern region. Due to the long-term drought and little rainfall in the northern region, surface water resources are scarce, and agricultural production, on which survival depends, cannot be separated from water. The invasion of pests and diseases is also a major threat to crops. Therefore, people's desire to pray for rain and eliminate insect infestations is reflected in their daily beliefs, and the Dragon Head-raising Festival on the second day of the second lunar month becomes particularly important to people.