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Dragon Head-Raising (龙抬头) Day is a traditional Chinese festival. It comes on the1 day of
the second lunar (农历的) month. In 2010, it is2 March 7.
On the day in ancient times, people put paths of ashes (灰) into kitchens and around water vats (缸).
This was3the dragon into the house.
On this day people eat noodles, dumplings and fried pancakes. All the day's foods are4after
dragons. For example, people eat 'dragon whisker (龙须)'5 called 'dragons teeth'.
In some ancient Chinese stories, dragons have power over the wind and rain. They often6 rain
to the world on the second day of the second lunar month.
It is said that after that day there will be more and more rain. This is7 the day is often called
'Spring Dragon Day'. It was hoped that8 the help of the dragon, ploughing (耕种) would be
easier and the autumn would bring a good harvest.
It was said that a haircut during the first lunar month brought9 luck to the uncles in family. This
is why you still see many people10 their hair cut on Dragon Head-Raising Day.
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