In the Chinese lunar calendar, today (March 17, 2010) is the second day of the second month, also being called "Long Tai Tou" festival, which means "dragon raises its head". This is the time when hibernating insects begin to wake, and the weather gets warmer.

In ancient agriculture, the dragon was traditionally in charge of rain. Longtaitou Festival is seen as an important worshipping ritual to wish for a good harvest in the coming months. It is celebrated in various ways, including eating Chinese pancakes, dumplings, and noodles.

People believe getting a haircut on this day will also bring them luck.

Meanwhile, farmers started their spring ploughing today.

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