What's the point of hosting the Winter Olympics at the beginning of spring?

Twenty-four solar terms are a knowledge system and social practice formed by ancient Chinese people by observing the movement of the sun for one year and understanding the changing laws of the four seasons, climate and phenology in a year.

According to historical research, the 24 solar terms originated in the Yellow River Basin. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period, the ancients set four solar terms: midsummer, midsummer, midsummer and winter solstice. Later, after continuous improvement and perfection, by the Qin and Han Dynasties, the 24 solar terms had been completely established. In BC 104, taichu calendar Law officially set 24 solar terms in the calendar, and defined the astronomical position of the 24 solar terms.

Solar terms related knowledge:

2016165438+1On October 30th, the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage approved the "twenty-four solar terms" declared by China to be included in the UNESCO Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of mankind.

According to the director group, the "24 solar terms" represent a year's time period and the way people get along with nature and the world. It is used to count down and reflect China people's understanding of time. The opening of the Winter Olympics in "beginning of spring" also means that friends from all over the world will welcome a new spring together. In addition, the Beijing Winter Olympics is the 24th in the history of the Winter Olympics, which coincides with the figures of 24 solar terms.