Longtaitou 龙抬头 — Dragon Raises Its Head
Overview
Longtaitou falls on the second day of the second lunar month. Its name refers to the dragon's head rising, and it is traditionally the day on which field work begins.
Meaning
The second day of the second lunar month — the dragon's head, and the start of the ploughing year.
Traditional Interpretation
The festival is tied to the agricultural year rather than to a mythological event: the dragon of the name is the one associated with rain and with the season's first work in the fields.
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FAQ
What is longtaitou 龙抬头 — dragon raises its head in the Chinese calendar?
The second day of the second lunar month — the dragon's head, and the start of the ploughing year. Longtaitou falls on the second day of the second lunar month. Its name refers to the dragon's head rising, and it is traditionally the day on which field work begins.
When does longtaitou 龙抬头 — dragon raises its head fall?
Its date is set by the lunar month, so it moves against the solar calendar. The second day of the second lunar month — the dragon's head, and the start of the ploughing year. This is one of the clearest cases of a festival whose meaning is agricultural — the observance is about the start of ploughing, and the dragon is the rain it depends on.
How is longtaitou 龙抬头 — dragon raises its head read in Chinese tradition?
The festival is tied to the agricultural year rather than to a mythological event: the dragon of the name is the one associated with rain and with the season's first work in the fields. It is grouped under Wood (木) in the five-element system.
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