"Sending the poor" is a unique custom in the traditional culture of the Chinese nation, which is usually carried out on the twenty-seventh day of the fifth month of the lunar calendar. The origin of this custom is unknown, but it is said that it was used to drive away poor gods in order to pray for the safety of the family and the accumulation of wealth. On this day, people perform a series of rituals and activities to express their yearning for a better life.
What is the "poor" sent?
In folk beliefs, the "poor" of "sending the poor" mainly refers to negative things such as poverty, bad luck, and misfortune. This custom actually represents people's desire to say goodbye to poverty and pursue a prosperous life. Therefore, sending away poverty is not only sending away poverty, but also sending away all obstacles that hinder people's pursuit of happiness and success.
The "Sending the Poor" ceremony on May 27
On the twenty-seventh day of the fifth month, a series of rituals are performed to send off the "poor gods". First of all, every household will carry out a big cleaning to clean up the old things and garbage in the house, which means to remove bad luck. Secondly, people will prepare some food and items that symbolize good luck, such as sweets, dumplings, etc., to welcome the new year. In addition, there are also festivals such as temple fairs and parades.
Cultural Inheritance and Modern Society
With the development of society, many traditional customs and rituals have gradually faded, but the custom of "sending the poor" is still inherited in some parts of China. This custom is not only a traditional culture, but also a manifestation of life attitude and values. In modern society, we should cherish these traditional cultures more and let them play a greater role in our lives.
In short, the custom of "sending the poor" represents people's yearning and pursuit of a better life. Through this custom, we can see the industrious, wise and brave spirit of the Chinese nation. We should inherit and carry forward these excellent traditional cultures, so that they can bloom more brilliantly in our lives.