Start of Spring: A Chinese Tradition of Renewal and Hope

Start of Spring, according to the Chinese lunar calendar, marks the beginning of spring. After Start of Spring, the days become longer and the weather warmer, and all things begin to revive, filling the earth with vitality. It is said that 'a year's plan starts with spring,' and farmers begin to sow seeds during this time to lay the foundation for a year's harvest. Chinese people have been celebrating this day for over three thousand years. For hundreds of years, welcoming spring has been an important folk custom. On the days when spring flowers bloom, people often go out to enjoy the beauty of spring.