At the spring equinox, the sun shines directly over the equator. Day and night are of equal length in the northern and southern hemispheres, while summer and winter are balanced. This day is also the midpoint of spring, which is why it is called the vernal equinox. At this time, the grass grows, the birds fly, the flowers bloom one after the other and spring has made its entrance.

The customs of the spring equinox

• Flying kites

On the vernal equinox, spring is in full swing and people take a trip outdoors. The ancients believed that kites signified a prayer for a better life. Therefore, flying kites has become an important custom for the spring equinox.

• Standing eggs

The arrival of spring equinox is celebrated by choosing a well-shaped, smooth egg and carefully placing it on the table.

The picture in the poster is selected from wonderful photography of the beautiful campus scenery, so that you can feel the beauty of the 24 solar terms on campus and understand related customs at the same time. The copyright of the image is owned by the University Publicity Department.

Literal reference:

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Writing : by Yi Yang

Poster: by Yi Yang

Translation:by Adina Alimu