Understanding China
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#24SolarTerms Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, falls on April 5 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival for people to pay tribute to the dead and worship their ancestors.
Qingming is also the fifth solar term of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar and the only one that coincides with a major festival. As temperatures rise and rainfall increases, it marks an important time for spring plowing and sowing. #UndersandingChina #QingmingFestival
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#24SolarTerms Spring Equinox, or "Chun Fen" in Chinese, is the fourth solar term of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It falls on March 20 this year.
The Spring Equinox signals the equal length of the day and night time. On the day of the Spring Equinox, sun is directly above the equator. After this day, the sun moves northwards, resulting in gradually longer day time in the Northern Hemisphere and longer night in the Southern Hemisphere. In China, people attach great importance to this day as it signals rebirth and renewal. It is also a time for people to go outdoors and enjoy the blooming flowers. #UnderstandingChina
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#24SolarTerms Awakening of Insects, or "Jing Zhe" in Chinese, is the third solar term of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It falls on March 5 this year.
As its name suggests, "Awakening of Insects" refers to the time when the weather is warming up and the first spring thunder awakens insects and small animals that have been hibernating through the winter. With warmer weather and increasing rainfall, it also marks a favorable time for spring agricultural activities. #UndersandingChina
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#ChineseNewYear2026 The Lantern Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the first month of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, which falls on March 3 this year. Its arrival also marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. #LanternFestival
It is customary to appreciate the beauty of lanterns at night during the Lantern Festival. In addition to viewing lanterns, another custom that cannot be missed is eating yuanxiao, a traditional snack made of glutinous rice with various sweet fillings. #UnderstandingChina
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#24SolarTerms Rain Water, or "Yu Shui" in Chinese, is the second solar term of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It falls on February 18 this year.
During this period, the temperature gradually rises, and the snow and ice begin to melt, leading to increased rainfall and water levels. As the day gets warmer and rainfall increases, Rain Water is considered a key period for irrigation and the preparation of spring farming. #UndersandingChina
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#ChineseNewYear2026 Happy Chinese New Year! May the Year of the Horse bring you prosperity and good fortune! #UnderstandingChina
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#ChineseNewYear2026 Chinese New Year's Eve, also known as "Chuxi," is the last day of the 12th month in the Chinese lunar calendar and is traditionally a time for family reunion. The highlight of the celebration on this day is the reunion dinner. As the most anticipated and significant meal of the year, the dinner features a lavish spread of traditional dishes such as fish, dumplings, and other symbolic foods, each representing blessings of prosperity, happiness, and good fortune for the year ahead. #UnderstandingChina
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#24SolarTerms Start of Spring, or "Lichun" in Chinese, is the first solar term of the traditional Chinese calendar. Marking the beginning of spring, it falls on February 4 this year.
Although cold weather still lingers in many parts of China, Start of Spring signals a symbolic farewell to winter and the arrival of a new season. It heralds a time of growth, vitality, and hope, as nature gradually awakens from its winter rest.
At the heart of Lichun celebrations is the tradition of "biting the spring." On this day, people in many regions eat spring pancakes, spring rolls, or a few mouthfuls of carrots. These foods are filled with fresh vegetables, representing the freshness and vitality of the new season. #UnderstandingChina
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The Laba Festival is celebrated on the eighth day of the 12th month in the Chinese lunar calendar. This year, it falls on January 26. The festival is widely regarded as a prelude to the Chinese Lunar New Year.
The word Laba comes from the Chinese name for the 12th lunar month "La" and "ba", the Chinese word for "eight." On this day, people observe several traditional customs, including ancestor worship, eating Laba porridge, and making Laba garlic. Laba porridge, made from rice mixed with beans, nuts, and dried fruits, is the most iconic food of the festival and symbolizes harmony and abundance.
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Major Cold, or "Dahan" in Chinese, is the final solar term of the traditional Chinese calendar. Marking the coldest days of the year, it falls on January 20 this year.
During this period, warming foods such as ginger and jujube soup, mutton, hotpot, and sticky rice cakes are popular staples to help nourish the body and ward off the chill.
Major Cold also signals a time of preparation, as farmers get ready for spring plowing and households busy themselves for the upcoming Chinese New Year.
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