March 3rd, Kite Flying: The Romance and Wisdom of the Ancient Shangsi Festival
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🌸🌸🌸March 3rd, Kite Flying: The Romance and Wisdom of the Ancient Shangsi Festival, Surprisingly Similar to Modern Drones!
Did you know that the "kite flying" during the ancient Shangsi Festival was not only a joyful activity for children but also a high-tech tool for military reconnaissance and distance measurement? From Mozi's "wooden kite" to Han Xin's secret weapon, how did kites transition from the battlefield to folk culture, becoming symbols of blessing and entertainment? Today, ✨Star8s uncover this thousand-year-old flying legend and experience the wisdom and romance of Chinese traditional culture!
The Origin of Kites and Their Military Use
The origin of kites can be traced back to the pre-Qin period, evolving from the "wooden kite" made by Mozi. Although Mozi's wooden kite had a short flight time, it laid the foundation for later kite-making. With the invention and improvement of papermaking, kites gradually replaced wooden kites, becoming lighter and more practical flying devices. Early kites were primarily used for military purposes, such as reconnaissance, distance measurement, and message delivery. For example, Han Xin once used a kite to measure the distance of the Weiyang Palace, and during the Southern Dynasties, kites were also used to transmit military intelligence.
The Folk Transformation and Blessing Significance of Kites
By the Tang Dynasty, kites gradually shifted from military use to folk entertainment and blessings. In the Jiangnan region during mid-spring, people flew kites to pray for peace and to compete in kite-flying contests. The difference between a kite and a traditional "zhiyuan" lies in the fact that kites can produce sounds when flying. Li Ye from the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period is considered the first person to add a bamboo flute to a kite, a design that later evolved into the wind whistle, a signature feature of kites.
Kite and Kite Culture in the Song Dynasty
The Song Dynasty was the golden age of kite development. With the prosperity of the commodity economy and advancements in handicrafts, the styles and craftsmanship of kites greatly improved. Artisans often chose auspicious patterns such as dragons, phoenixes, butterflies, and magpies to express aspirations for a better life. Emperor Huizong of the Song Dynasty even personally compiled the "Xuanhe Kite Manual," which included various exquisite imperial kite designs.
The "Kite Flying" Custom and Folklore in the Ming and Qing Dynasties
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, "March 3rd, Kite Flying" became a fixed folk activity. On this day, people would flock to the outskirts to fly kites, both for blessings and entertainment. Kite-flying competitions and the "cutting the kite to release disasters" ritual became important customs of the Shangsi Festival. The goal of kite competitions was to cut the opponent's kite string, while "cutting the kite to release disasters" involved cutting the kite string to symbolize the expulsion of illness and misfortune.
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