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Which solar term is the United Nations Chinese Day?

United Nations Chinese Day is a solar term in Grain Rain.

In 20 10, the United Nations Department of Public Information (now the Global Communication Department) announced the launch of the United Nations Language Day. This initiative aims at celebrating multilingualism and cultural diversity and promoting the equal use of the six official languages in the United Nations. In the same year, after domestic experts' argumentation, the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations suggested to the United Nations that China Day on April 20th should be designated as the traditional solar term "Grain Rain" in China to commemorate the contribution of Cang Xie, the ancestor of Chinese characters.

On April 9, 2022/KLOC-0, local time, the digital virtual image "Cang Bao" of the 2022 United Nations Chinese Day and the 2nd Overseas Video Festival at Headquarters was officially released. "Treasure" is an original mascot image collected through sea elections, and will witness the 13 rd United Nations Chinese Day with Chinese and foreign audiences.

Brief introduction of Grain Rain

Grain Rain is the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms and the last solar term in spring. Combat refers to Chen; The meridian of the sun is 30; Celebrate every April 19-2 1 in Gregorian calendar. Grain Rain was taken from the meaning of "Rain gives birth to a hundred valleys", and the precipitation increased obviously at this time. Seedlings and new crops in the field need the moisture of rain most. Only when the rainfall is sufficient and timely can cereal crops thrive.

Grain Rain, like the solar terms of rain, Xiao Man, light snow and heavy snow, is a solar term that reflects the phenomenon of precipitation and the response of ancient farming culture to festivals. In Grain Rain season, in the south of our country, it often begins to appear obvious rainy weather, especially in the south of our country. Once cold air meets warm and humid air, it often forms a long rainy weather. Qinhuai River is a transitional zone between the spring rain area in the south and the spring drought area in the north. From the Qinling-Huaihe River to the north, the spring rain decreased sharply. In the northern region, Grain Rain is a symbol of the "final frost".