What are the customs of the vernal equinox in Guangzhou?

In Guangzhou, the vernal equinox has the following customs:

Eat Spring Vegetables: On the vernal equinox, Guangzhou people will cook spring vegetable soup and pray for the safety and health of the whole family. Spring vegetable is a kind of wild amaranth with rich nutritional value, which is considered as "clearing away heat and toxic materials and benefiting the stomach".

Sending pictures of spring cows: In Xiguan, Guangzhou, there is a custom of sending pictures of spring cows. It is said that sending pictures of spring cattle can bless farmers' bumper harvest and children's academic progress. Spring cow paintings are usually made of paper, with pictures of calves, plants and flowers on them, which are bright and festive.

Sacrificing hundreds of birds: In the traditional culture of Guangzhou, the vernal equinox is also a day to sacrifice hundreds of birds. People will offer all kinds of delicious food to different birds, hoping that they will bring good luck and happiness.

Fried egg powder: In traditional festivals in Guangzhou, there is also the custom of fried egg powder on the vernal equinox. It is said that fried eggs can make people "refreshed" in the new year and pray for children's academic progress.

Go for an outing: In the traditional culture of Guangzhou, the vernal equinox is also a good time to go for an outing. People will go out to play together, enjoy the beauty and smell of spring.

Tomb-sweeping and ancestor worship: In the traditional culture of Guangzhou, the vernal equinox is also a day for ancestor worship. People will go to ancestral graves, offer flowers, burn incense and worship to show their respect and nostalgia for their ancestors.

The above are some main customs of the vernal equinox in Guangzhou, which represent Guangzhou people's expectations and blessings for spring, and also reflect the traditional culture and historical origin of Guangzhou.