Beautiful Zhengzhou at the Spring Equinox

According to 24 solar terms, Beginning of Spring represents the start of spring; Grain Rain represents the end of spring, and the Spring Equinox represents the middle of spring. “After the Spring Equinox, daytime is longer and longer.” On the day of the Spring Equinox, sun is directly above the equator. After the Spring Equinox, the sun is directly above the Northern Hemisphere and gradually moves northwards, resulting in gradually longer daytime and gradually shorter night-time in the Northern Hemisphere.

The Spring Equinox is also a good time for seeding. “Wheat erects from the Spring Equinox, and this period is critically important to wheat management and harvest.” The land under our feet has been revitalized. The good harvest in autumn is possible only through making preparations for spring ploughing and developing production.

The Spring Equinox solar term divides daytime and night-time as well as coldness and warmth equally. Therefore, people should pay special attention to adjusting the healthcare regarding diet, daily life, sports and other aspects.

Cold food should be complemented by warm food, and yang tonification food should be complemented by yin nourishment food, to keep yin-yang balance.

Equinox means half, and Spring means growth. Sincerely wish you will live up to spring as well as yourself and will gain from every effort on the occasion of the Spring Equinox!

Photographed by: Ma Jian