What are the customs during the vernal equinox?

I am in Wenzhou, located on the east coast, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. The vernal equinox is one of the twenty-four traditional solar terms in China, which started in spring. At this time, the sun is just right, even day and night. In Wenzhou, the vernal equinox also has some unique customs. Let me introduce them to you.

First of all, go for an outing and enjoy flowers.

At the vernal equinox, the weather gets warmer and everything on the earth begins to recover, which is a good time for a spring outing. There are many famous flower sea attractions in Wenzhou, such as Yongjia Nantang Flower Sea, Cangnan Yantou Mountain and Ruian Sanshawan. Visitors can enjoy flowers, take photos and pick flowers here and enjoy the beauty of spring.

Second, eat the vernal equinox.

In Wenzhou, there is also an important custom of the vernal equinox solar terms, that is, eating vernal equinox meals. Spring equinox rice is a traditional food made of glutinous rice, red dates, osmanthus, peanuts, pine nuts and other ingredients, which symbolizes family reunion and good luck. On the day of the vernal equinox, every household should prepare vernal equinox meals. In some places, rapeseed, bacon and other ingredients are added to rice, which is more delicious.

Third, sweep graves to worship ancestors.

The vernal equinox is also a traditional day to worship ancestors and sweep graves. Wenzhou people attach great importance to ancestor worship. On the vernal equinox, they will go to their ancestral graves to worship, burn incense, offer flowers and burn paper, express their thoughts for their ancestors, and pray for their ancestors to bless their families with peace, health and happiness.

Fourth, plant trees to protect green.

The vernal equinox is a good time to plant trees. Wenzhou is a city with high greening rate. Every year, many communities, schools and enterprises organize voluntary tree planting activities, hoping to increase the green area for the city, purify the air, beautify the environment and create a good atmosphere for livable cities through tree planting.