Chengdu People’s Day Tour of the Caotang does not refer to the first day of the Lunar New Year. The specific reasons are as follows:
1. Historical records: According to the "Jingchu Suishiji" of the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the first day of the first lunar month is the chicken, the second day is the dog, the third day is the pig, and the fourth day is the sheep. , the fifth day of the lunar month is the ox, the sixth day is the horse, and the seventh day is the human. This is the origin of "human day". In Chengdu, people will visit Du Fu Thatched Cottage on the seventh day of the first lunar month to commemorate the poet Du Fu. Therefore, the human day does not equal the first day of the Lunar New Year.
2. Cultural tradition: In Chengdu, it is a traditional cultural activity to visit the thatched cottage every day. This event was originally held to commemorate the great poet Du Fu. On this day, people would come to Du Fu Thatched Cottage to appreciate poetry, taste delicious food, and exchange cultures. Over time, this tradition has gradually evolved into a fixed cultural event that attracts a large number of tourists every year.
3. Local characteristics: In Chengdu, a daily tour of the thatched cottage is a cultural activity with local characteristics. This event not only demonstrates Chengdu people’s love and respect for traditional culture, but also demonstrates Chengdu’s charm as a cultural city. This event has become a business card of Chengdu, attracting more and more tourists to visit and experience it.
Activities on New Year's Day
1. New Year's greetings: One of the most important activities on New Year's Day is New Year's greetings. People will go to the homes of relatives and friends to send them New Year wishes. During New Year greetings, people usually give each other red envelopes or gifts to express each other's care and blessings. Watch the Spring Festival Gala: The Spring Festival Gala is a must-see program for Chinese people on the first night of the Lunar New Year. This program usually includes songs, dances, cross talk, sketches and other performances.
2. Posting Spring Festival couplets: Posting Spring Festival couplets is a part of traditional Chinese culture. People will put red Spring Festival couplets on their doorsteps to express their blessings and good expectations for the New Year. Spring couplets usually consist of a pair of couplets and a horizontal scroll. The couplet usually uses auspicious words to express blessings, and the horizontal scroll is a summary and summary of the couplet.
3. Family dinner: The first day of the new year is usually a day for family dinner. People would get together and have a nice dinner. This dinner usually includes some traditional Chinese dishes, such as fish, dumplings, rice cakes, etc., which symbolizes abundance and good luck every year. Fireworks and firecrackers: On the first night of the New Year, people usually set off fireworks and firecrackers to celebrate the New Year. Fireworks and firecrackers are symbols of traditional Chinese culture.