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Information on the third day of the third lunar month of Zhuang nationality

March 3rd is a traditional festival for many ethnic minorities in China, which falls on the third day of the third month of the lunar calendar. In ancient times, it was called Shangsi Festival, which was a festival to commemorate the Yellow Emperor. According to legend, March 3rd is the birthday of the Yellow Emperor. China has had "On February 2nd, the dragon looked up; I was born in Xuanyuan on March 3rd.

When it comes to the custom of March 3 of Zhuang nationality, many people may only know singing. In fact, there are still many customs of the Zhuang nationality on March 3, such as grabbing fireworks, throwing hydrangeas, eating colorful glutinous rice and many other interesting holiday activities.

"Five-color glutinous rice", every year on the third day of the third lunar month, people of all ethnic groups in Guangxi generally make five-color glutinous rice. Zhuang people like colored glutinous rice very much and regard it as a symbol of good luck and good harvest.

"Touch an egg", an egg is something that dyes boiled eggs to convey feelings. The young man took the egg and touched the egg in the girl's hand. If the girl doesn't want to take the egg, she won't touch it. If she is interested, let the young man touch it. After the eggs were broken, they ate the eggs, which sowed the seeds of love. Now touching an egg means "touch, touch good luck".

Picking a load is an original dance that has spread in Guangxi Zhuang nationality for thousands of years. The local people of all ethnic groups prayed to God for good weather and long life through "carrying burdens" activities.