Bell and Drum Towers in Beijing celebrate 'Lichun' with traditional activities
By Li Hao, Published: 2025/2/3 14:02:12
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Editor's Note:
Following the successful application of the Spring Festival and the Beijing Central Axis as World Heritage sites, the Bell and Drum Towers in Beijing hosted various activities for the first time on "Lichun," which means the beginning of spring and marks the first of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. This tradition, dating back to the Yuan Dynasty, includes the custom of spring bull whipping to celebrate the arrival of spring and enhance the New Year festivities for the public. (Photos: Li Hao/GT)

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