Like every lunar month, when the numerical day and month match, it marks a festival or ritual of sorts. Today is the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month (3rd April 2022) known as the Spring Purification Festival; the Double Third Festival or ‘Shangsi’ Festival. The festival was famed for composing poems and the legendary Yellow Emperor’s birthday is also celebrated - he was reputed to be the sage creator of the Chinese Calendar, but where was the wisdom attained?
Read more