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Spring Equinox, the fourth solar term on the traditional Chinese calendar, began on March 20, when the sun shines directly on the equator, making day and night exactly equal length. After this point, the days become longer and the nights shorter.
Yangzhou's gardens and lakes reflect the vitality of spring during the Spring Equinox. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn]
Try to balance eggs
On the day of the Spring Equinox, people in Yangzhou enjoy balancing eggs. This tradition dates back about 4,000 years. It was initially a ceremony to celebrate the coming of spring. Some believe that on this day, the axis of the Earth is balanced with its orbit, making it easier to stand an egg upright.
Eat spring delicacies
The ingredients for scrambled eggs with Chinese toon. [Photo/WeChat account: yangzhou-fabu]
Spring is the season for fresh flavors in Yangzhou. A variety of spring vegetables, like tender bamboo shoots, fragrant Chinese toon sprouts, and other seasonal delicacies such as fresh yellow croaker and mandarin fish, are at their peak.
Go on a spring walk
Plum blossoms paint Slender West Lake a vivid pink. [Photo/WeChat account: yzs_lyj]
During the Spring Equinox, Yangzhou is awash with color as a wide array of flowers, including apricot blossoms, February orchids, and plum flowers, are in bloom, creating a beautiful early spring scene. It is a pleasant time to enjoy the outdoors with family.
