Why do people go on outings during Qingming Festival?
The Chinese nation has had the custom of going on outings during Qingming Festival since ancient times. Going on outings was once called "exploring spring" or "seeking spring", which refers to springtime excursions and is also known as "spring walking". It generally refers to walking and sightseeing in the suburbs during early spring. This seasonal folk activity has a long history, and its origin is the ancient agricultural sacrificial custom of welcoming spring. This agricultural sacrificial custom of welcoming spring has had a profound influence on later generations. As Qingming Festival combines both the solar term and the festival, the time and meteorological characteristics of the Qingming solar term provide important conditions for the formation of the custom of going on outings. During Qingming, the earth comes back to life, and nature presents a scene full of vitality, making it an excellent time for outdoor activities. People take advantage of the opportunity to have family outings in the countryside after tomb sweeping.As to why people go on outings during Qingming Festival, this custom is largely combined with the Shangsi Festival. In addition, the Chinese people have long maintained the habit of going on outings during Qingming Festival, and the custom of going on outings has a long history. During the Qingming period, it is a time when the spring breeze is strong and the spring atmosphere is vibrant, and all things are awakening. Going on a spring outing in the wild has long become a custom. According to the "Book of Jin": Every spring, people would go out to the suburbs to enjoy the spring scenery. The custom of going on outings during Qingming became especially popular during the Tang and Song dynasties. According to the "Old Book of Tang": "In the second year of Dali, on the day of Ren Wu in February, the emperor visited the Kunming Lake to go on an outing." It can be seen that the custom of going on spring outings has been very popular.
What should you pay attention to when going on outings during Qingming Festival?
Although Qingming Festival is already in April, it is still spring, so what should you pay attention to when traveling in spring?1. Stick to sun protection
Although spring has a pleasant temperature, the ultraviolet rays are still strong, especially in southern regions. You must do a good job of sun protection.
2. Be prepared for rain
Spring has a lot of rain, and the weather changes often. Sometimes it rains suddenly, so it is advisable to carry an umbrella when going out, just in case.
3. Keep warm
The temperature difference between morning and evening in spring is relatively large, especially in early spring, which makes it easy to catch a cold. It is advisable to bring an extra jacket to avoid catching a cold.
4. Carry emergency medicine with you
Spring is a time when flowers bloom and pollen is abundant, and there are more mosquitoes and insects. Therefore, it is advisable to carry some insect repellent and allergy prevention medicine, especially for those with sensitive skin or hay fever.
Do you want to know your birth chart? Want to find out where your golden marriage is? Click on the 【Premium Calculation】 below to calculate your birth chart and fortune!
