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The cultural origin of gourd;
1. Fuxi and Nu Wa, the ancestors of human beings, are the embodiment of gourd. People worship gourd as their ancestors.
2. Jigong who helps the world by hanging a pot always travels around with a gourd on his back, and his gourd can always solve various problems for him.
3. Tie Guai Li, the Eight Immortals crossing the sea, his gourd is omnipotent, which can be filled with water to quench thirst, wine to relieve boredom and holy water to cure diseases and save lives.
In ancient times, newlyweds wanted to get married (gourd) and drink, which meant sharing weal and woe, mutual respect and love, and being United forever.
Hang a gourd in front of the door during the Dragon Boat Festival, so as to kill insects, catch monsters and ward off evil spirits.
6. Gourd is sacred to Taoism and Buddhism. Its belly is very small, it can absorb and preserve the essence of all things in nature, and it is very spiritual. Hanging a gourd outside a pagoda or Buddhist temple can keep one side safe.
7. Antarctic Weng, the birthday girl with a child's face, always holds a gourd above his crutch to express his pursuit of free life. It also means that peace of mind can prolong life.
8, gourd many children, meaning that future generations are prosperous. In ancient times, there was a custom of "sending melons to beg for children". It is believed that giving gourds to couples, especially those who are eager to have children or have not had children for a long time, can bring them good luck and bless them to have more children and prosper in their careers.
9, gourd homophonic blessing, meaning blessing and blessing. In short, the cultural origin of jade gourd has been tested for so many years, and it has a long history and is enduring. It can ward off evil spirits and avoid disasters, and ensure the good fortune, longevity and health of mankind, the prosperity of future generations, and the blessing and peace.
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