It is one of the 24 solar terms in China and the third solar term in spring. The word sting means that the dormant animal is awakened, marking the beginning of the earth's revival and the official arrival of spring. On this special day, let's welcome the arrival of spring and feel the vitality and beauty of nature.
On this day, the changes in the earth were so obvious, the spring thunder began to rumble, and the dormant insects and plants began to awaken. In the warm and cold climate, everything begins to recover, trees sprout, flowers and plants sprout, giving people a sense of vitality. This day is also the day when farmers start spring plowing and spring planting, sowing hope, and looking forward to a bumper harvest season in the coming year.
In ancient Chinese legends, the day of the sting is the day of the resurrection of the dragon. The ancients believed that the dragon-shaped spring thunder could awaken the sleeping dragon, so on this day, people used firecrackers and gongs and drums to wake up the dragon and celebrate the arrival of spring as a result.
It is not only a special solar term, but also a continuation of cultural traditions. Modern people will also hold some activities on this day, such as hiking, flower viewing, mountain climbing, ancestor worship, etc., in order to welcome the new year and the arrival of spring.
In today's society, we can also see the sting as a new beginning. On this day, let's feel the changes of nature with our family and friends, and welcome the arrival of spring with a spring outing or outdoor activity. It also allows us to let go of our troubles, throw away our troubles, welcome new hopes and opportunities, start a new life, and embrace spring.
The sting is the tears of spring, but also the hope of spring. May we be full of hope in the new year, and be as vibrant as the earth, blooming with our own beauty. Let us look forward to the arrival of spring, cherish every spring, and feel the beauty and vitality of spring.