Spectacular summer solstice celebrations around the world

As the sun shines high, the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, is celebrated by many people all over the world.

For people living in the north of the equator, Friday, June 2nd19th is the 20th19th, with the longest day and the shortest night. This day is called long summer or midsummer, depending on your country.

As long as there is broad daylight, a smile on many people's faces is enough.

But the annual celebration also reminds us of the traditions and values of our ancient ancestors. The earth revolves around the sun on an inclined axis, which means that there will be more direct sunlight in the northern hemisphere from March to September, and more direct sunlight in the southern hemisphere for the rest of this year.

The length of a day in a year changes, and these changes create seasons.

The solstice in the world comes from Latin "sun" and "Sistel" (still).

The day that the northern hemisphere receives the most sunshine every year occurs on June 20, 2/kloc-0 or 22.

A sunny day is called the summer solstice, which is a critical moment for many prehistoric and ancient human groups.

Generally speaking, their summer solstice celebrations are considered to include singing, dancing, banquets, bonfires and ceremonies, which are usually related to increasing fertility.

In Ireland, the huge Stonehenge monument in the Stone Age is called Newland, Saksawaman fortress in Roque, Pengte, Peru, and hieroglyphics in Texas.

Of course, Stonehenge in Wiltshire, England is the most famous summer resort. It is just some archaeological sites, showing the ancient people's interest in the sun and seasonal changes.

With the growing interest in archaeoastronomy, there are many other places in the world that are temporarily associated with vertices and dividing lines.

The first traditional summer solstice activity we will explore is the midsummer festival.

This activity has different aspects in Scandinavian countries, but it is often related to the birth tradition.

For example, some people think that the Mayday style, which is a symbol of * * *, is decorated and stands up, and then dances.

There is a romantic atmosphere in the festival. People get together and dance around the Maypole. There are many banquets (and drinks) at the party, which is a very popular activity.

(Pixabay License), unmarried Swedes and Norwegian girls used to use the "magic" of summer solstice to collect a mixture of summer flowers and herbs at dawn (when drugs and magic properties are considered to be the most effective), and then put them under pillows to see if they would dream about their future spouses.

People believe that eating really salty food will have the same effect.

On the other hand, Romanian girls perform Dr. Gaika (Dr.? Gaica's romantic ceremony-young girls dance around a girl dressed as a bride.

For a long time, bonfires have been associated with terrible evil spirits, witches and other evil creatures.

In Denmark's Broken Mountain, a traditional bonfire in Hawaii, witches are made of straw and cloth, which are burned during the summer solstice to "keep away from witches".

Some people traditionally use bonfires to drive away evil spirits and protect their crops.

In China, the Dragon Boat Festival is an important festival celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. Put it near the summer solstice, and many people will associate the two.

In fact, the difference between the lunar calendar and the solar calendar means that it really approaches the solstice every three years. The famous Dragon Boat Festival has evolved from a traditional respect for dragons to a commemoration of the tragic death of China poet and priest Qu Yuan (340-278 BC). A stone committed suicide in the river.

The most popular activities in this festival are eating zongzi, drinking realgar wine and racing dragon boats.

(fly to Toschi ft 1 1/adobe stock), but it is an interesting family tradition. The way to connect this festival with the sun is to let the eggs stand up at some time in the morning 1 1 to the evening 1 for good luck in the coming year.

China's wealth calendar explains that during the summer solstice in Eastern Europe, love is also in the air.

The longest day of the year.

The words "Kupala" and "Cupid" have the same root, and this festival has traditionally attracted people of Slavic origin.

For example, in Poland, people used to think that if a couple wanted to stay happy and prosperous for the rest of the year, it was the best day to fall in love or celebrate love.

People also believe that couples who jump over the bonfire hand in hand will have long-term love. Traditionally, single women make garlands on this day and float them in the river.

Young single men will try to catch a wreath. According to Polish folklore, the man who catches the wreath will become the lover of the woman who makes it. It is a summer wreath.

(elinke/Adobe Stock) The main features of Tiergen Festival in Iran are dancing, reciting poems, splashing water, eating spinach soup, saffron rice pudding and other traditional foods.

People also like to tie a rainbow ribbon on their wrists for 65,438+00 days, and then throw it into the water, or "give it to Fengshen" in the traditional sense, just like the Dragon Boat Festival, which only happens near the summer solstice.

In this case, the holiday is July 3, 4 or 5.

This summer's festival is different from most other festivals because it pays more attention to rain than the sun.

The idea may still be rooted in having fertile land, but the ancient Persians seem to be more concerned about bringing sunny rain at this time of year.

Tiergen dedicated himself to two people: an archangel named Tesla, who could provide them with lightning and rain. The legendary archer arash is said to have settled the border dispute between Iran and Turan.

The archer's action caused a grand celebration. It is said that there is an urgent need for rain and peace between Iran and Turan. The statue of arash archer is in Sa'd ā bā d Palace (version SA3.0 of Wooerfara 3661/cc). Arash's story continues the rainbow belt, which is said to represent the sky, rainbow and wind. These elements help to bow.

Wrap the belt around your wrist and then wrap it up, and you are considered as a symbol of archery from a bow.

However, another birth control ceremony in summer was the Quirido nast ceremony held in Greece that day.

Although Saint John's Day is basically adopted in this country, like many other European countries, some ancient pagan traditions are still continuing, but this is an ancient ceremony, including virgins taking water from the sea and unmarried women putting their personal belongings in a kettle.

This basin of water was put under the fig tree for the night, just like Scandinavian flowers and herbs. It is said that these women dream about their future spouses.

The next day, they took out their property from the pot. Traditionally, they recite rhyming couplets to predict their romantic future.

Today, customs have changed, and rhyming has generally become a dirty joke.

A young Greek woman, Henry William Pickersgill.

Later, young men and women will meet and take turns to jump on the bonfire to wish good luck.

According to local legend, anyone who successfully jumps over the flame three times can have a wish.

Last but not least, on our list of famous summer solstice celebrations are big cars.

About 20,000 people can attend every year, and the huge traffic queue is one of the most popular places to celebrate the summer solstice in the world.

Many people came here the night before yesterday to watch this awesome moment. The sun just rose from the stone heel and lit up the center of the altar. The sun passed through Stonehenge.

(andrewmroland/Adobe Stock), what will happen next depends on the reason why you are there.

For many people, the amazing sunrise begins to celebrate and party, enjoy life and create an atmosphere for the coming glastonbury festival.

But for others, especially new pagans and new druids, it has more spiritual connotation.

Some people celebrate the combination of the sun and the earth, men and women with birth ceremonies.

Others pay attention to respecting nature, or the elements of water and fire.

In a complete huge traffic queue, what will the summer sunrise on the solstice look like?

There are many summer activities all over the world every year. There is no direct mention of the summer solstice, but many ancient themes, such as environmental protection activities to protect the earth (which are usually commemorated in a spiritual way), have been preserved.

Music and art festivals are also popular ways to celebrate creativity.

Family reunions, weddings, fairs, parties or gatherings provide a channel for celebrating ancient reunions, love and life celebrations.

Finally, the United Nations General Assembly also designated the summer solstice as the International Yoga Day.

I must salute the sun today! Above: Sunrise from summer solstice in Utah.