How do Yangzhou people celebrate the vernal equinox?

The vernal equinox is one of the 24 solar terms, which falls on March 20th or 2 1 day in the solar calendar every year. On this day, the sun shines directly at the equator, and the day and night are equally divided. It is one of the traditional important solar terms in China. In Yangzhou, the vernal equinox also has some special customs. Here is a brief introduction.

First, sacrifice to ancestors

The vernal equinox is a traditional solar term and a traditional ancestor worship day. On this day, Yangzhou people will worship their ancestors and express their respect and gratitude. People will set up a sacrificial table at home, which is dedicated to the photos or memorial tablets of their ancestors, and then burn incense and paper money to pray for their ancestors to bless their families and live a smooth life.

Second, go for an outing and enjoy flowers.

The vernal equinox is the season when the climate gets warmer and everything recovers, and it is also a good time to enjoy flowers. In Yangzhou, people like to enjoy flowers in parks and scenic spots, such as Slender West Lake and Geyuan, to enjoy the beauty of spring and feel the changes of nature.

Third, drink spring tea.

The vernal equinox is the season of new tea, and tea farmers will pick new tea, so the vernal equinox is also a good time to drink spring tea. Yangzhou is rich in tea culture, and drinking tea is also an important custom in people's daily life. On the vernal equinox, people will make a pot of fragrant new tea, taste the taste of new tea and enjoy the fun brought by tea culture.

Fourth, fly a kite

The vernal equinox is a season suitable for flying kites, with sunny weather and moderate wind, which is very suitable for flying kites. Flying kites is also a traditional recreational activity in Yangzhou. People will fly kites in parks, squares and other places and enjoy flying kites.

Five, eat spring vegetables

The vernal equinox is a season rich in vegetables, and various spring vegetables are also listed one after another. In Yangzhou, people like to eat green and healthy spring vegetables, such as tender tofu, tender bean sprouts and tender lettuce, which are all spring specialties. People will use these spring dishes to cook all kinds of delicious food, such as stir-frying, cold salad, fried rice, etc., and enjoy the delicious taste of spring.

Step 6 make flower cakes

The vernal equinox is also a good time to make flower cakes. Flower cake is one of the traditional delicacies in Yangzhou. It is made of glutinous rice flour, peanuts, brown sugar and other raw materials. It is delicious and nutritious. People will make flower cakes at the vernal equinox to express their celebration and blessing to the festival.

Seven, dragon and lion dance

The vernal equinox is a lively festival and a good opportunity to dance the dragon and lion. In Yangzhou, dragon and lion dancing is a traditional form of cultural performance. People will organize dragon and lion teams at the vernal equinox, wear gorgeous costumes and perform various skills and movements to add a happy atmosphere to the festival.

In a word, the vernal equinox is a rich traditional custom in Yangzhou, which reflects the lifestyle and cultural tradition of Yangzhou people. These customs can not only make people enjoy the festive atmosphere, but also inherit and carry forward the excellent culture of Yangzhou.