The fifth day of the first lunar month is commonly known as the "Po Wu" festival. It is named because folk custom believes that many taboos in the past can be broken on this day. Because this day carries so many people's hopes and aspirations, there were many taboos on this day in ancient times. For example, you must eat dumplings on this day, you cannot cook with uncooked rice, and women are not allowed to visit the house. "The Records of the Years of Yanjing" says: "The fifth day of the Lunar New Year is called 'Po Wu', during which no raw rice can be used for cooking, and women are not allowed to go out. On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, the princesses, nobles, eunuchs and other dignitaries come and go to congratulate each other. The newlyweds also return to Ning that day, and the merchants gradually open their trade. "Qing Pi Lei Chao" also records: "The fifth day of the first lunar month is Po Wu, and women are not allowed to go out. "
The fifth day of the first lunar month is commonly known as Po Wu. Folk custom says that many taboos before Po Wu can be broken on this day. According to the old custom, you have to eat "water dumplings" for five days, which is called "boiled dumplings" in the north. Nowadays, some people only eat them for three or two days, and some eat them every other day. There is nothing to eat. This is true from the prince's mansion to the small households in the streets. Women no longer stay away from each other and start to visit each other to pay New Year greetings and congratulations. It is said that it is not suitable to do anything on this day, otherwise something will happen. In addition to the above taboos, breaking the five customs is mainly to send away the poor, welcome the God of Wealth, and open the market. According to the customs of different regions, many habits have changed. People love to like the new and dislike the old, but once the fireworks are set off, it will change. It is difficult for middle-aged people, the elderly or children to sleep soundly at this time, and too much harmful gases are emitted at this time of year. In some places in the south, only incense is burned and tea is served without fireworks. However, as time goes by, the customs have also changed.
