Do you know the custom of Shanghai vernal equinox?

The vernal equinox in Shanghai is a traditional solar term with many celebrations and customs.

Go for a walk and enjoy flowers. At the vernal equinox, everything recovers and the weather gets warmer. People like to go sightseeing in parks, suburbs or lakes and enjoy the flowers.

Elastic spring rod. Playing the spring stick is a traditional folk activity in Shanghai, which is usually held on the vernal equinox. People use bamboo, hemp rope and other materials to make two "Tai Chi sticks", and then stick them together, symbolizing the harmonious balance of Yin and Yang and adding festive atmosphere to the new season.

Eat spring vegetables. During the vernal equinox, Shanghai has the custom of eating spring vegetables. These spring vegetables include lettuce, bean sprouts, lettuce and spinach. It is said that it can enhance human immunity and bring beautiful things.

Yes, Spring Festival couplets. Spring Festival couplets play an important role in China's traditional customs, and the vernal equinox is no exception. People like to post couplets at the door to express their wishes for the Spring Festival and the New Year.

Pigeons pass books. Pigeons delivering books is also a traditional custom in Shanghai, which originated from the ancient postal system in China. On the vernal equinox, people will write down blessings, and then hang them in birdcages in pigeon houses to let pigeons fly, so that they can bring blessings to relatives and friends far away.

Although these customs have changed or increased, they can all show the significance of the vernal equinox, that is, opening a new season and welcoming new hopes and opportunities.