What are the customs during the Spring Equinox in Guangzhou?

The traditional customs of the spring equinox season in Guangzhou are as follows:

1. Hand-painted eggs: The vernal equinox season is also the season for eggs. People will draw various patterns and greetings on eggshells with colored pens to express their good wishes. This custom is somewhat similar to the Easter custom in Europe and America.

2. Appreciate flowers and pray: Spring is the season when flowers are in full bloom. Guangzhou citizens will go to various parks or scenic spots to enjoy flowers, especially Baiyun Mountain, Lizhiwan Park and Huanghuagang Park. While enjoying the beautiful scenery here, they will pray for happiness and peace.

3. Dragon Boat Festival Exhibition: From the vernal equinox to the Dragon Boat Festival, the main folk art groups in Guangzhou will show their special programs in public places, such as lion dance, drum music, Guangdong bangzi and storytelling. These exhibitions have promoted the inheritance of folk culture to a certain extent.

4. Making Youth League: Youth League is one of the traditional snacks in Guangdong. It consists of glutinous rice flour and stuffing, which becomes soft and delicious after cooking. At the vernal equinox, people will organize young people to worship their ancestors and welcome the New Year.

5. Lawn Dance: After the vernal equinox, the temperature in Guangzhou gradually rises and the climate is pleasant. People will dance and chat in parks, squares and other places to enjoy the happiness and warmth brought by spring.

These traditional customs represent Guangzhou citizens' love for spring and their expectation for the New Year, and also reflect Guangdong people's strong folk culture and local cultural identity.