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Gourds in mythology, folklore, and arts & crafts...and other fields hold a significant position. it's believed that simply hanging a gourd above a patient's bed or placing it by their bedside can absorb the patient's illness and speed up their recovery. for healthy individuals, it can absorb bad luck and improve fortune, and hanging it in the house can ensure the family's safety. the gourd has also become a symbol of peace, health, longevity, and good luck. the *liji* (book of rites) states that ancient sacrifices to the heavens must use "pottery and gourds," meaning that sacrificial vessels must be made of pottery or gourd. in yi ethnic areas, newlyweds drink from a gourd split in half as a symbol of solemnity. these phenomena all demonstrate people's worship and belief in the gourd. since buddhism was introduced to china, the gourd has had a very close relationship with buddhism and taoism. figures like lü dongbin, yin xi, fei changfang, ji gong, and the old man of longevity in the *lie xian zhuan* (biographies of immortals) are all legendary deities associated with the gourd., it is always accompanied by a gourd, so that later the gourd became one of the symbols of immortality. it is believed that the gourd is a spiritual object that brings blessings and luck to humans and drives away demons. it is regarded as an indispensable product for protecting homes and families, and it has also become a symbol of chinese auspicious culture.
The important position of the gourd in the life of the ancients, the relationship between the gourd and humans has become increasingly close, and humans have deep feelings for the gourd. china is an ancient agricultural country, and the history of gourd cultivation has a long history, and gourd culture has also become an important part of chinese folk culture. many ethnic groups in china have myths originating from the gourd. the gourd is regarded as the source of the ancestors. as recorded in ancient books: in ancient times, there was a huge flood on the earth. nuwa and fuxi, brother and sister, hid in the gourd boat and survived the disaster. all humans were wiped out, but only nuwa and fuxi were left. the two became husband and wife and reproduced, and human life was continued. from the literature, it can be seen that in ancient times in china, there was a belief that gourds and other things were symbols of many children. later, taoism rose to prominence, and the gourd was included in its system, adding a very rich cultural connotation. taoists carry gourds with them, filled with "elixirs and elixirs", which are "magic weapons". as a magic
Therefore, for thousands of years, the gourd has been loved and treasured by people as a mascot and ornamental. some families hang gourds under the beams of their houses, which they call "tops". it is said that after this measure, the home will be safe and smooth; more sophisticated people tie five gourds with red strings, called "five blessings come to the door". in the countryside of taiwan, there is a saying: "a grain of gourd in the house will make the family rich", which means that placing a gourd in the house will bring wealth and wealth. the lahu people, a ethnic minority in southwest china, nail gourd seeds on the collars of children to protect them from growing safely; the white and flawless gourd flowers symbolize the purity and devotion of love. girls and young women like to embroider gourd patterns on the collars, cuffs, and skirts to show good luck. young men of some ethnic groups also often carve gourd patterns on their three-stringed instruments and gifts to girls, symbolizing that love is as white and pure as gourd flowers. the waist gourd is composed of two spheres in appearance, symbolizing harmony and happiness, and implying that couples respect and love
Regarding the cultural connotation of the gourd, mr. zhao shen, associate professor of shandong university, summarized it into eight auspicious meanings: first, it is a good vessel in auspicious ceremonies and auspicious events. the so-called "hepin, the beginning of the couple." a gourd is cut into a pair of scoops, connected by a thread and used for drinking and marriage. in ancient times, it was called "hepin", symbolizing the unity of newlyweds. second, the five blessings and the magic gourd. the shape, performance and practicality of the gourd make people give it the emotional寄托of reproduction, prosperity, wealth and mystery. the people's so-called blessing, wealth, longevity, joy and wealth, as well as the omnipotent "magic gourd" of taoism are all human's beautiful expectations and imagination of the gourd. third, the gourd and fu, lu, wan, sheng, sheng are homophones, and have cultural meanings such as blessing, vitality, and prosperity. fourth, hepin is a special auspicious word for marriage. five. the various shapes of gourds have become the auspicious pattern of the chinese nation. six. the
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