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24 Solar Terms: 6 things about Major Snow

Dec 6, 2024

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow (Chinese: 大雪), the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 6 and ends on Dec 20.
UNESCO inscribes Spring Festival on intangible cultural heritage list

Dec 5, 2024

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday inscribed Spring Festival, social practices of the Chinese people in celebration of the traditional new year, on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Ceramic artists from Taiwan experience Longquan celadon culture

Nov 22, 2024

Ceramic artists from Taiwan gathered in Xitou village, Lishui, on Nov 16, to join local artisans in a collective firing using a traditional dragon kiln.
24 Solar Terms: 7 things you may not know about Minor Snow

Nov 22, 2024

Minor Snow, (Chinese: 小雪), the 20th solar term of the year, begins this year on Nov 22 and ends on Dec 5. Minor Snow refers to the time when it starts to snow, mostly in China's northern areas, and the temperature continues to drop.
24 Solar Terms: 8 things you may not know about Start of Winter

Nov 7, 2024

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Winter, (Chinese: 立冬), the 19th solar term of the year, begins this year on Nov 7 and ends on Nov 21.
24 Solar Terms: 9 things about Start of Autumn

Aug 7, 2024

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Start of Autumn, (Chinese: 立秋), the 13th solar term of the year, begins this year on Aug 7 and ends on Aug 21.
24 Solar Terms: 7 things you may not know about Major Heat

Jul 22, 2024

Major Heat, (Chinese: 大暑), the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 22 and ends August 6. During Major Heat, most parts of China enter the hottest season of the year.
Longquan celadon shines in Russia

Jun 27, 2024

A cultural event celebrating China's rich heritage was held at the China Cultural Center in Moscow, Russia, from June 18 to 19, local time.

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