Longtaitou is traditionally observed on the second day of the second Chinese calendar month.
Read the dragon story as folklore#
The heritage account describes a rain-bringing dragon in popular tradition and historical records of observances. Such a narrative explains a cultural association; it does not make the festival a rainfall forecast.
Ask about local practice#
Find out which community or organizer a description concerns. Do not infer one compulsory haircut, menu or ceremony for everyone from the festival’s name.
Calendar check#
Use the current year’s calendar before arranging a visit. The Chinese calendar date is not a permanently fixed Gregorian day.