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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.
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.
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.
Experience traditional Chinese sports in Qingyuan

May 6, 2024

During the May Day holiday, a traditional Chinese sporting event took place at the Confucius Temple Square in Qingyuan county, Lishui, Zhejiang province.
24 Solar Terms: Things you may not know about the Spring Equinox

Mar 20, 2024

The Spring Equinox (Chinese: 春分), as the fourth term of the year starts on March 20 and ends on April 3 this year.
Lishui's story with dragon

Feb 29, 2024

From the beginning of the Spring Festival to the Lantern Festival, over 100 "dragons" have appeared in Lishui, a city has a deep relationship with "dragon".

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