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In Chinese folklore, there is a saying "Eight dragonscontrol water" that has puzzled many. In ancienttimes, dragons were revered as rain gods.
Excessiverainfall would inevitably lead to flooding, hence theconcept of "water control." The phrase "Eight dragons control water, five oxen plow the felds, fourpeople share the harvest" illustrates the importanceof managing water resources for successful agriculture.
The importance of rain for crops is self-evident, it iscrucial for a good harvest. Only with favorableweather conditions can there be a bountiful harvest.Ancient Chinese people used the first Dragon day ofthe New Year to predict the amount of rainfall forthe year. The number of dragons on the frst Dragonday of the New Year corresponds to the date, indi-cating the potential for water management.
