Jin Dynasty
In "The Pure Brightness Festival, Du Mu, Tang Dynasty poet, wrote,
At the Festival of pure light, the rain turned the whole year.
Power on the road the traveler's mind is almost broken.
He politely asks a hostel where you can find.
The points pastor of the village of apricot blossom ... far.
The Pure Brightness Festival
Between the holidays of China Pure Brightness Festival is one the most intriguing. It is said that the festival began the monarch as Duke Xiao Jin State decided that a child born of his favorite concubine was a legitimate child to ascend the throne.
Chong Er, the second son of Duke Xiao escaped death as his brother was killed as a means of terminate the appointment Imperial. To survive, Chong Er and his faithful followers wandered aimlessly for nineteen years long. Immersed in absolute poverty and the brink of starvation, Jie Zitui offers the flesh of his own leg to avoid premature death Chong Er.
Tragically, however, forget the sacrifice Xiao Jie's incredible that Zitui himself to save his life. Very worried about the incomprehensible light of monarchs, Jie Zitui turned to the ground. Aware of the terrible neglect Xiao then sent a delegation to repair the damage. Jie Zitui however, rejected the suggestion of the monarch and reacted pushing farther into the hills.
In response, Duke shooting caught fire in the hope that Zitui Jie force to emerge. To his horror, however, Jie Zitui body was found charred in the blaze of fire. The body of his mother is attached to the rear.
As a way to remember the disaster, the Chinese people and to refrain from lighting fires on this day. In addition, respect for his filial obligations sweeping the graves of the deceased's family and friends.
Often called "Day of the Dead", this event represents the arrival of spring, and gives people the opportunity to honor the dead, to appease the bad feelings and avoid the unwelcome visits of hungry ghosts .... decided of seeking revenge or settling scores with age.
Gerald Marchewka is an American freelance writer currently residing in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. He may be reached at geraldmarchewka@yahoo.com
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