What is the spring equinox and what are its customs?

The spring equinox is one of the twenty-four solar terms, which usually falls on March 20 or 21 every year. It marks the official start of spring, when the sun shines directly on the equator, and the day and night are equally divided, with longer days and shorter nights. The following are some of the customs of the Spring Equinox:

1. Sweeping graves: The Spring Equinox is the previous solar term of the Qingming Festival, so many people will go to the graves of their ancestors before and after the day of Spring Equinox to sweep, to express the memory of their ancestors and the feelings of remembrance.

2. Vernal Equinox: Vernal Equinox is the beginning of spring, the weather is gradually warming up, many people will go to the countryside or parks to enjoy the flowers, feel the breath of spring.

3. Planting: Vernal equinox is also a good time for sowing, many farmers will start sowing crops at this time, hoping to get a good harvest.

4. Eating Spring Cakes: The spring equinox is also the traditional festival for eating spring cakes, which are traditional pastries made of flour, mung beans, sesame seeds and other ingredients, symbolizing the arrival of spring and the sprouting of all things.

5. Drinking Spring Tea: Spring Equinox is also a good time to drink Spring Tea, which is a new type of tea that has a fresh taste, clear tea broth, and is rich in vitamins and minerals, which are beneficial to the body.

All in all, the spring equinox is an important traditional festival, people will celebrate this festival by sweeping, trekking, planting, eating spring cakes, drinking spring tea and other ways to express their love and affection for spring.