2024 Travel Guide The beginning of spring, the first of the 24 solar terms, marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. At this time, the natural world seems to be awakened, and everything begins to revive and flourish. The beginning of spring is not just a point in time, it symbolizes hope, rebirth and infinite possibilities.
In ancient China, the beginning of spring was regarded as an important festival, and people celebrated the arrival of this solar term through various rituals and activities. The emperor would hold a solemn sacrifice on this day to pray for a good harvest and peace for the country and the people. The people expressed their best wishes for the new year in various ways, hoping that in the new year, families will be harmonious and life will be prosperous.
The advent of the beginning of spring means that the earth begins to warm up, the ice and snow gradually melt, the rivers thaw, and the mountains and rivers regain their former vitality. In the fields, farmers are getting busy, preparing for spring ploughing and sowing seeds of hope. In the city, people can also feel the breath of spring, and the plum blossoms and peach blossoms in the park are blooming one after another, exuding a faint fragrance that attracts visitors to stop and admire.
At the beginning of spring, creatures in nature also begin a new cycle of life. Hibernating animals wake up, birds begin to build nests, insects break out of their cocoons, and everything is full of life. At this time, people also seem to be infected by this vitality, refreshed, and full of anticrisy to meet new challenges.
On the day of the beginning of spring, there are many customs and activities. For example, in some places, there is a custom of "biting spring", and people will eat spring cakes and spring rolls, which means biting spring and welcoming good luck. In other places, spring ox hunting is held to symbolize the drive away the cold winter and welcome the warm spring. These activities are not only fun, but also a great place to look forward to the new year.
The beginning of spring is also a good time for health. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that spring is the time when liver qi is at its most vigorous, so in the beginning of spring, we should pay attention to nourishing the liver and protecting the liver, adjust the diet, eat more green vegetables, and eat less greasy food. At the same time, proper exercise, such as walking, tai chi, yoga, etc., also contributes to good health and strengthens immunity.
In modern society, although the beginning of spring is no longer an official festival, it still has a place in people's hearts. Many people will set new goals and plan for the year on this day, hoping that in the new year, they will be able to achieve their dreams and reap success and happiness.
The beginning of spring is a hopeful beginning. It reminds us that a new year is a new beginning, no matter what the past may be. Let us welcome the arrival of spring and the good fortune of the new year together with our vision for the future, love for life, and love for our families.
In this season full of vitality, let us walk hand in hand, use action to realize those beautiful dreams, and warm every heart with love. May the spring breeze bring warmth, may the blessed stars shine high, may every family be full of laughter, and may everyone reap happiness and success. Lichun, let us start a new year full of hope and joy together.