202 1 what is the legend of why you wear gourd noon water on the fifth day of May?
202 1 Why do you wear gourds on the fifth day of May?
Because gourd is a vine. Vines are endless and full of fruits and seeds. People in China regard them as auspicious plants, symbolizing the prosperity of future generations. The branch "vine" is homophonic with Wan, indicating that Wan has a long history. Modern qigong experiment proves that gourd has the function of isolating gas field. From the analysis of geomantic omen, the shape of Naigourd curve contains the magical function of "S"-shaped Taiji Yin-Yang dividing line. So it is often used in Feng Shui. However, the folk tradition holds that gourd is auspicious, so it can be worn on the body to ward off evil spirits.
What is the legend of water at noon on Dragon Boat Festival?
The most legendary noon water comes from the sword well on the anvil mountain in Dajia Town. Legend has it that this well is where Zheng Chenggong inserted his sword to pray for spring. It is said that Zheng Chenggong occupied Taiwan Province Province in China in the late Ming Dynasty, and his troops arrived at Anvil Mountain in Dajia Town in central China during the Dragon Boat Festival. At that time, the weather was very hot, the soldiers were thirsty, and there was no water around, so Zheng Chenggong put his sword into the ground at noon and prayed for the arrival of spring. After Zheng Chenggong drew his sword, mountain springs burst forth, and later this place was called "sword well". Because there is a legend that Zheng Chenggong inserted a sword to seek a spring, and the place of Anvil Mountain is said to have fairy grass since ancient times, the afternoon water gushing from this "sword well" becomes even more magical. Every Dragon Boat Festival, people who grab water at noon next to Jianjing are always crowded and stuffy. It is said that when you look at this well at noon on the Dragon Boat Festival, you can also see the shadow of Zheng Chenggong. And those who see the sword shadow will not have a disaster this year.
Since then, many people go to Jianjing to get water every afternoon of Dragon Boat Festival. Gradually, during the Dragon Boat Festival, all parts of Taiwan Province Province have the habit of drinking afternoon water. It is also said that if someone can find the shadow of the sword when looking into the well at noon on the Dragon Boat Festival, it means that he will have a safe and smooth year and stay away from disaster.