Dragon Head-Raising Day｜ Harvest a better future

In the Chinese lunar calendar, the second day of the second month, also known as "Er Yue Er" or "Dragon Head-Raising Day," is a traditional folk festival in China. It signifies the beginning of spring and the revival of all living things.

The most popular custom during the Dragon Head-Raising festival is getting a haircut, which is believed to bring good luck. Getting a haircut in spring is a way to welcome the new year with a fresh look and to bless children with good health and adults with prosperity. On this day, barber shops are exceptionally busy, with a continuous flow of customers.

The traditional food commonly enjoyed during the celebration of Dragon Head-Raising Day includes popcorn, pancakes, noodles, dumplings, and stir-fried soybeans. Different regions have their own traditions and food choices for this day.

The dragon holds a special position in Chinese culture, symbolizing auspiciousness and authority. Dragon Head-Raising Day also involves some special customs. For instance, in some places, people conduct dragon deity worship, preparing sumptuous offerings to pray for peace and happiness. In other areas, dragon boat ceremonies are held, where dragon boats are put into the water to pray for the safety and bountiful harvests of fishermen.

Baoxingwei wish you all friends: 

The year of the second day of the second month, full of auspicious. Good luck and happiness, and harvest a better future!