According to tradition, egg-laying first originated in the Han Dynasty, when it was believed that during the Qingming festival, when the line between yin and yang was at its most blurred, ghosts and gods would come out to haunt the area, and therefore sacrifices needed to be made during this period. Later, people added the custom of inserting eggs into the ritual, which was meant to pray for family happiness and a smooth life.
Today, egg-placing has become a festive activity with strong local characteristics. In Guangdong, Guangxi and other southern regions, people will carry out various celebrations before and after the egg-planting period, such as enjoying flowers, trekking in the green, paying homage to ancestors, sweeping and going to the tomb. At the same time, people will also hold various cultural activities, such as square dances and singing competitions, to enhance the festive atmosphere during the period of egg-launching.
However, with the changes in modern lifestyles and cultures, the traditional festival of egg-laying is gradually losing people's attention and participation. The egg-raising activities in some areas are already at risk of being discontinued or curtailed, and even some young people no longer understand the meaning and origin of egg-raising. Therefore, in order to protect and pass on this folk cultural heritage, measures need to be taken to promote and publicize the standing egg so that more people can understand and participate in this traditional festival.
All in all, as an ancient traditional festival, egg-raising is not only an important part of Chinese culture, but also an important way for people to pass on and promote traditional culture. In the days to come, we need to pay more attention and concern to this festival in order to protect and carry forward the excellent cultural traditions of the Chinese nation.