‘Sky breaks’: in some China regions, lying flat can avoid bad luck; use ‘mending pancakes’
In certain regions of China, an ancient ritual known as "tian chuan" or "sky breaks day" is observed annually. This tradition, falling around the 20th day of the first lunar month, is associated with the mythological goddess Nuwa. The day is marked by a folk belief that people can "lie flat" to ward off bad luck, symbolizing a brief respite from the pressures of daily life. AI
