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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Qingtian stone carvings shine at China Arts & Crafts Expo
May 11, 2024
Stone carvings from Qingtian county, Lishui, Zhejiang province stole the spotlight at the 4th China Arts & Crafts Expo, which opened in Fuzhou, Fujian province on May 9.