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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.
24 Solar Terms: 6 things you may not know about Summer Solstice

Jun 21, 2024

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Summer Solstice (Chinese: 夏至), the 10th solar term of the year, begins on June 21 this year and ends on July 5.
Longquan residents cast swords to celebrate Dragon Boat Festival

Jun 12, 2024

During the Dragon Boat Festival,the residents of Longquan, Lishui, Zhejiang province partake in a distinctive cultural custom known as sword casting.
Qingtian holds Dragon Boat Culture Festival

Jun 7, 2024

The Qingtian Dragon Boat Culture Festival took place in Chuanliao town, Qingtian county, Lishui, Zhejiang province on June 6, as part of an array of activities celebrating the 2024 Cultural and Natural Heritage Day, which will fall on June 8.
Yunhe Terrace celebrates ploughing festival

Jun 6, 2024

The Yunhe Terrace scenic area in Lishui, Zhejiang province welcomed its annual ploughing festival on June 5, to mark the onset of Grain in Ear (Chinese: 芒种), the 9th solar term.

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