In ancient times, farmers worshipped the Earth God to pray for a good harvest, when they sowed the seeds in spring.

在古代，农民们春天撒种播种时会向土地之神祈祷丰收。

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But Harvest is now ripening and looming... and God wants the best to spring forth!

但现在是庄稼成熟，隐约可见之时……而神要涌现出最好的！

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In the Spring and Autumn Period, Confucius once told his students that the God of Kitchen would say ill of people in the Heaven if it were not well pleased.

春秋时期，孔子曾告诉他的学生如果不讨好灶神，他就会向上天告你的恶状。

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It is performed during spring and autumn ceremonies to worship Meng Chang, the god of music, at weddings and funerals, and during joyful festivities in courtyards, markets and the streets.

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