The origin and customs of Laba Festival

The origin and customs of Laba Festival

The annual Laba Festival is here again. Among China's folk festivals, Laba Festival is not as lively and grand as the Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Double Ninth Festival, but it is still quite influential due to its long history and moving legends. Let’s learn about the origin of Laba Festival based on its history and customs!

According to the origin and customs of Laba Festival, let's learn about the origin of Laba Festival

Laba Festival is originally a Buddhist festival. According to Indian Buddhist scriptures, before becoming a Buddha, Sakyamuni became a monk, but after six years of ascetic life, he still could not spiritually free himself from the various troubles in life. At this time he was extremely hungry and exhausted, fortunately a shepherdess brought him chyle (milk porridge) which restored his strength.

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