What are the traditional vernal equinox festivals in China?

The vernal equinox is one of the 24 solar terms, which generally appears on March 20th or 2 1 on the Gregorian calendar. At the vernal equinox, the day and night are equally divided, the yang begins to rise, and everything in nature begins to sprout and grow. The following are some traditional vernal equinox festivals in China:

1. Grave-sweeping in Tomb-Sweeping Day: Tomb-Sweeping Day is15th day after the vernal equinox, and it is also one of the traditional sacrificial festivals in China. During their stay in Tomb-Sweeping Day, people will visit their ancestral graves, pay homage and offer flowers and food to show their memory and respect for their deceased relatives.

2. Flower viewing: At the vernal equinox, everything in nature begins to recover and the climate is pleasant. People like to enjoy flowers in parks, Shan Ye and other places and feel the beauty and vitality of nature.

3. Eat spring cakes: During the vernal equinox, there is a custom of eating spring cakes in the southern region. Spring pancake is a kind of pancake, made of glutinous rice flour and bean paste, which symbolizes the sweetness and harvest of spring.

4. Eat green vegetables: During the vernal equinox, there is a custom of eating green vegetables in the northern region. Green vegetables are vegetables in early spring and are rich in vitamins and minerals. They can clear away heat and detoxify, help digestion, and are a good choice for health preservation in spring.

5. Walking on stilts: In Zhenjiang, Jiangsu and other places, there is a traditional custom of walking on stilts at the vernal equinox. Walking on stilts is a traditional folk performing art in China, which has the functions of entertainment, physical exercise and skill display.

The above are some customs of the traditional vernal equinox festival in China, which may be different in different regions. The vernal equinox custom in Zhenjiang is mainly to sweep graves, enjoy flowers and eat spring cakes in Tomb-Sweeping Day.