An important Taoist festival - Sanyuan Festival

中国自古有祭天、祭地、祭水的礼仪。此天、地、水也是“三元”。三元节是中国传统节日之一，主要与道教文化密切相关。

China has ancient rituals for worshipping heaven, earth, and water. These elements also represent the "Three Yuan." The Three Yuan Festival is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, closely related to Taoist culture.

它分为三个重要的节日，分别是：

It is divided into three important festivals:

上元节（元宵节）：农历正月十五，天官紫微大帝赐福。主要是庆祝春节的结束，通常会吃元宵、观灯、猜灯谜等。

Shangyuan Festival (Lantern Festival): On the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the Heavenly Official Ziwai Emperor bestows blessings. It mainly celebrates the end of the Spring Festival, with traditions such as eating yuanxiao (glutinous rice balls), admiring lanterns, and solving lantern riddles.

中元节（鬼节）：农历七月十五，地官清虚大帝赦罪，主要是祭奠祖先和亡灵的日子，人们会烧纸钱、祭品，表达对逝者的怀念。

Zhongyuan Festival (Ghost Festival): On the fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month, the Earth Official Qingxu Emperor grants forgiveness. This day is primarily for honoring ancestors and the deceased, where people burn paper money and offer sacrifices to express their remembrance of the departed.

下元节：农历十月十五，水官洞阴大帝解厄，主要是祭祀水神，祈求平安和丰收。

Xiayuan Festival: On the fifteenth day of the tenth lunar month, the Water Official Dongyin Emperor dispels misfortunes. It primarily involves worshipping the water deity and praying for peace and abundance.

三元节的习俗和庆祝方式各地有所不同，但总体上它们都体现了对祖先和自然神灵的尊重与祭祀。The customs and celebration methods of the Three Yuan Festival vary by region, but they generally reflect respect and reverence for ancestors and natural deities.