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In ancient China mythology, Chang 'e was in charge of the moon. Her name was Taiyin Xing Jun, also known as the Moon Queen, Taiyin Zhu Xing and Moon Valley. In myths and legends, Chang 'e went to the moon to become immortal and lived in the Guanghan Palace above the moon because she stole the elixir of life obtained by the Queen Mother of the West. Before the Eastern Han Dynasty, there was no data showing that Chang 'e and Hou Yi were husband and wife. It was not until Gaoyou annotated Huai Nan Zi that Chang 'e was the wife of Hou Yi.

Later, in Taoist mythology, Chang 'e and Xing Jun, the moon god, became one. Taoism regards the moon as the essence of Yin, respects it as the Empress of the Moon, or the Emperor of the Moon Palace as a filial and wise king, and creates female idols.

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The worship of the moon and the star king has a long history in China, and it is also a common phenomenon all over the world, which stems from the worship of celestial bodies in primitive beliefs. According to some folklore in China, the Moon Star King and the Heng E Fairy are one. They think she is a stunning beauty, so everyone appreciates her, and it is also for this reason.

On August 15, Xing Jun's birthday ceremony was held after nightfall. Facing the bright moon in the sky in the outdoor courtyard, a pair of red candles were placed on the incense table for four-color fresh fruits to burn incense and worship. The atmosphere is very pious, but there is also a sense of leisure. In the dark, the moon brings light to people; The dim moonlight will make people have a lot of reverie, which leads to many beautiful and moving stories, and the Goddess Chang'e flying to the moon is one of them.

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