二月二龙抬头：迎春雨，启新程
The Longtaitou Festival, also known as the Dragon-Head-Raising Festival, is a traditional Chinese celebration. It falls on the second day of the second lunar month each year. The festival celebrates the start of spring and the beginning of farming.
In ancient times, people believed that after this day, there would be more rain. This is because the Dragon King, who brings the rain, wakes up from his winter sleep. There is a famous saying: “Er yue er, long tai tou.” It means, “On the second day of the second month, the dragon lifts his head.”
The most popular tradition during Longtaitou is getting a haircut. Some people think that cutting hair on this day can get rid of bad luck. They believe that getting a haircut in the first lunar month will bring bad luck. There is even an old saying that if you cut your hair in the first month, your uncle may die. Although few people take this seriously today, many still wait until Longtaitou for their first haircut after the Spring Festival.
Food is also important for the celebration. In Fujian, people eat tofu balls to wish for good fortune. In Shandong, fried beans are the traditional snack. In Suzhou, people enjoy chengyao cakes, a sticky rice treat. It is said that eating these cakes on Longtaitou Festival will keep your waist from hurting all year.