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Embark on the first stroke of the pen in 2024, the Year of Giap Thin, a traditional and cultural beauty passed down through generations. Wondering what to write to ensure a year of success in studies and work? Explore more with Mytour in this insightful article!
1. The Significance of Commencing Writing at the Beginning of the Year
Commencing writing at the beginning of the year is a cultural and traditional beauty of the Vietnamese people passed down through many generations. According to ancient beliefs, the beginning of the new year is the most auspicious time, gathering abundant vitality and good fortune for writing. It is chosen by scholars in the past for its symbolism of starting the year with success, accomplishing goals, and excelling in exams.
Commencing writing at the beginning of the year also reflects the spirit of filial piety and diligence, a way of inheriting the traditions of our ancestors throughout generations.
2. Auspicious Hours for Commencing Writing in 2024 - Year of Giap Thin
Certainly, students, scholars, and even office workers will be highly interested in the auspicious dates and times to commence writing at the beginning of the year. So, in the Year of Giap Thin 2024, which dates and times are favorable for a lucky and successful year?
In 2024, the Year of Giap Thin, there are four auspicious lunar days: the 2nd, 4th, 9th, and 10th. Specifically:
- On the 2nd day of the 1st lunar month (11/02/2024, Sunday), good hours for writing include: Ox Hour (01h - 03h), Tiger Hour (07h - 09h), Snake Hour (11h - 13h), Horse Hour (13h - 15h), Dog Hour (19h - 21h), Pig Hour (21h - 23h).
- On the 4th day of the 1st lunar month (13/02/2024, Tuesday), favorable hours for writing include: Rabbit Hour (03h - 05h), Cat Hour (05h - 07h), Tiger Hour (09h - 11h), Horse Hour (15h - 17h), Dog Hour (19h - 21h), Pig Hour (21h - 23h).
- On the 9th day of the 1st lunar month (18/02/2024, Sunday), good hours for writing include: Rat Hour (23h - 01h), Ox Hour (01h – 03h), Cat Hour (05h - 07h), Snake Hour (11h -13h); Rooster Hour (15h-17h), Dog Hour (17h-19h).
- On the 10th day of the 1st lunar month (19/02/2024, Monday), favorable hours for writing include: Rabbit Hour (03h - 05h), Cat Hour (05h - 07h), Tiger Hour (09h - 11h), Horse Hour (15h-17h), Dog Hour (19h - 21h), Pig Hour (21h - 23h).
3. What to Write for the Beginning of 2024?
2.1. New Year Congratulatory Couplets:
- “Wishing a secure and prosperous Spring,
Wishing prosperity, wealth, and longevity without bounds.”
- “New Year, new blessings, new prosperity,
Overflowing wealth, fortune, and abundant peace.”
- “As the heavens add years, so does life add longevity,
Spring fulfills wisdom, and fortune fulfills the path.”
(Adding years from the heavens, adding longevity to age,
Spring covers the earth, happiness fills every home.
- “Year after year, wishes come true in Spring / Each day in the year, peaceful and serene.”
(Year after year, Spring fulfills desires / Age after age, days are peaceful)
- “Green luck, golden apricot blossoms, joyful life, Tết security
Wishing a happy and healthy life, prosperous Tet.”
- “Prosperity gives rise to righteousness, family and society thrive,
Prosperity advances, wealth and honor, Spring of fortune and prosperity.”
- “In the Year of the Rooster, four seasons prosper at the capital
Humanity, hundred blessings, filial piety precedes ancestors.”
- “New Year's wishes come true a hundredfold
Celebrating the Spring, a myriad of successes unfold.”
2.2. Poem to celebrate the new year
- Spring Pen Opening (Poem: Self Han)
“On New Year's Eve, footsteps of lotus are delicately light
Dancing, stirring the buds of spring with grace
In the garden of our love, sunshine kisses the open door
The heart expands, hastily blooming the roses.”
- Dreaming of Spring (Poem: Ho Viet Binh)
“Though no longer the wild child
Still fond of lucky money to forever cherish childhood
Spring comes, weaving dreams
Distant and vast, keep waiting with hope
Seems like that's the joy of life
Helping old age suddenly become youthful.”
When embarking on the journey of writing, it's advised to complete your thoughts, avoiding abrupt halts. According to ancient beliefs, leaving sentences unfinished symbolizes an upcoming year filled with challenges, chaos, and potential setbacks.
- Avoid echoing others' words
At the beginning of the year, refrain from copying entire sentences from others. Also, don't overly emphasize perfect wording. Instead, focus on writing with care and sincerity.
We hope this article from Mytour provides insights into the tradition of starting the year with a fresh pen. Additionally, may you choose an auspicious day and time to commence writing in the year 2024. Wishing you and your family a fortunate and successful New Year!
