Song Ci is an important part of ancient Chinese literature, known alongside Tang poetry as the "twin peaks". Ci originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Song Dynasty, featuring masters like Su Shi, Xin Qiji, and Li Qingzhao.
梅喜先春,雁惊未腊。 于门瑞气浮周匝。 正当月应上弦时,长庚梦与良辰合。 螺水恩浓,旴江德洽。 寿杯劝处燃红蜡。 明年此际祝遐龄,贺宾一一趋东阁。