24 Solar Terms: 9 things you may not know about Start of Spring
chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-02-03 06:08
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Flower and Swallow, by Zhu Meicun and Lu Yifei. [Photo/Artron.net] |
Wearing fabric swallows
Wearing fabric swallows is a custom in some regions in Shaanxi. Every Start of Spring, people like to wear a swallow made of colorful silk on their chests. The custom originated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The swallow is a harbinger of spring and a symbol of prosperity and happiness.
