Luban square dance

The bricklayer's grandfather is also Luban's grandfather.

Masons, also called masons. It is said that Lu Ban built and his wife Yun invented an umbrella to protect craftsmen from the sun and rain. ? Therefore, masons generally respect Lu Ban as the founder.

The date, method and content of the masons' meeting to offer sacrifices to their ancestors are basically the same as those of carpenters. According to the legend of Ruban, the ancestor of masons, Luban built the Zhao Zhouqiao, carved the "Kyushu Map" on the stone of Shishi Mountain in Los Angeles, and chiseled a huge stone turtle on the rocky coast in the northeast. Therefore, Lu Ban was revered as the ancestor by masons. The date, method and content of the masons' meeting to worship their ancestors are roughly the same as those of the masons.

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Legends and anecdotes of Lu Ban

(1) was wronged by Mozi: Lu Ban used to make a ladder to help Chu attack the Song Dynasty, but Mozi stopped sending troops when he came. In the imperial palace of Chu State, Lu Ban fought against Lu Ban with clothes as the city and bamboo as the weapon. Luban's siege equipment was exhausted, and Mozi had more ways to defend the city. In the end, Lu Ban was persuaded and the King of Chu gave up attacking the Song Dynasty.

(2) I don't know Mount Tai: When Lu Ban was inspecting his disciples, there was a man named Mount Tai. When his craft didn't improve, Lu Ban swept him out of the house. A few years later, Lu Ban wandered in the street and suddenly found a lot of well-made furniture, which was perfectly made. Someone next to him told him, "It's your apprentice Taishan." Lu Ban said, "I really don't know Mount Tai!"

(3) Teaching axe: refers to dancing axe in front of Lu Ban. Showing off one's skills in front of experts. This idiom is sometimes used as a word of self-modesty, which means that you dare not show off your skills in front of experts.

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