July 22nd of the lunar calendar is a folk festival to worship the God of Wealth, which is also commonly known as the "God of Wealth Festival". People usually hang lanterns and set off firecrackers to pray for a bumper harvest next year, which is more popular in rural areas.
Chinese mainland, the ancient folk view of the God of Wealth was directed at Tao Zhugong. Tao Zhugong is Fan Li! It makes sense that he became the god of wealth. This man was very clever and helped Gou Jian defeat Fu Cha, the king of Wu, and restore the country. He is the first hero, but he has followed Gou Jian for many years and knows his character. This king can * * * in adversity, but not in wealth. He deserted after the recovery of the country. This is a clever man. He changed his name and surname and went to do business. He is very clever. He probably gave a lot of money in his last life, so he made a fortune in a few years. After he made a fortune, he scattered all his money and donated it all. Then slowly start from a small business and start again in a few years. It's smart to get together and leave. If you don't enjoy getting rich, help the poor and needy in society. This is a model of businessmen, a model of businessmen. It is reasonable to respect him as the god of wealth, that is, to teach people to make a fortune and follow his example. He is a bodhisattva businessman, and businessmen should learn from him.
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God of Wealth Festival, a festival for the Han and Tu people in China to worship God of Wealth. Generally, it is the 22nd day of the seventh lunar month, which is one of the traditional festivals in China. Legend has it that this day is the birthday of the God of Wealth Xing Jun, but in China, the folk God of Wealth is divided into civil and military affairs, so the fifth day of the first lunar month and July 22nd are the days of offering sacrifices to the God of Wealth. People in China usually hang lanterns to pray for a bumper harvest next year. Many people will also go to the God of Wealth Pavilion in Zhongyue Temple to invite the God of Wealth, hoping to bless them with good luck.
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Baidu encyclopedia-god of wealth festival