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24 Solar Terms: 5 things you may not know about the Spring Equinox

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2017-03-17 11:16

24 Solar Terms: 5 things you may not know about the Spring Equinox

Sun God, by master Fu Baoshi. [Photo/artron.net]

Sacrifice to the Sun god

During the Spring Equinox, an old traditional practiced by Beijing locals is offering sacrifices to the Sun god. This tradition is called "Zhonghe Festival". The "Sun Cake", a round cake made from wheat and sugar, serves as the main offering.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and Qing Dynasty (1636—1912), the imperial family held this ritual in Ritan park every Spring Equinox. The Ritan park gradually became a common place for public recreation. However, the practice still exists among the public.

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