Understanding China
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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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#24SolarTerms Minor Cold, also known as "Xiaohan" in Chinese, is the 23rd solar term in the Chinese lunar calendar. It falls on January 5 this year, and marks the beginning of the coldest period of the year. #UnderstandingChina
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Hello 2026!
A brand-new year is here, with new ideas, new chances, and new stories ready to begin.
Let's keep moving forward, stay curious, stay connected, and make the year ahead count.
Wish you good health, happiness and prosperity in the year ahead!
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#24SolarTerms Beginning of Winter, also known as "Lidong" in Chinese, is the 19th solar term of the year. It is the first solar term of winter, which means winter is coming and crops harvested in autumn should be stored up. #UnderstandingChina
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The Chongyang Festival, also known as the Double Ninth Festival, is celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month.
In Chinese, the number nine has the same pronunciation as the word for "forever," symbolizing longevity. On this day, people take part in various activities such as mountain climbing, appreciating chrysanthemums, drinking chrysanthemum wine, and enjoying Chongyang cakes.
This year, the Chongyang Festival falls on October 29th. #UnderstandingChina
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#24SolarTerms Frost's Descent, also known as "Shuangjiang" in Chinese, is the last solar term of autumn in the Chinese lunar calendar.
It signals the onset of colder weather and the coming of winter, when dew begins to freeze into frost. #UnderstandingChina
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#24SolarTerms As the temperature continues to drop, the golden autumn seems to be coming to an end, indicating the arrival of the Cold Dew period.
The lunar Chinese calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Cold Dew is the 17th solar term of the year, which falls on October 8 and ends on October 22 this year.
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The 15th day of the eighth lunar month is the Mid-Autumn Festival, a celebration that focuses on the moon. From ancient times, it has been customary for the Chinese to reunite with family members and enjoy a sweet mooncake while observing the beautiful moon.
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