By Xia Peiyao, Zhang Wenjie, Xian Jiangnan (People's Daily Online) 15:36, February 03, 2023
Lichun, or the beginning of spring, the first solar term of traditional Chinese lunar calendar, falls on Feb 4 this year. On this day, Chinese people eat spring rolls and kick shuttlecocks to welcome a fresh start.
In regions south of the Yangtze River, shuttlecock kicking is a traditional folk custom for local residents. Though the day indicates a coming warmer period, people kick shuttlecocks to improve blood circulation and keep cold away as weather remains chilly.
Eating spring rolls is a tradition on the beginning of spring. People share fried thin pancakes and rolls wrapped around fresh vegetables and meat to celebrate the arrival of spring and pray for good health.
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(Web editor: Xian Jiangnan, Wu Chengliang)