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24 Solar Terms: 9 things you may not know about Start of Spring

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24 Solar Terms: 9 things you may not know about Start of Spring

A swallow. [Photo/IC]

Wearing fabric swallows

Wearing fabric swallows is a custom in some regions in Shaanxi. Every Start of Spring, people like to wear a swallow made of colorful silk on their chests. The custom originated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The swallow is a harbinger of spring and a symbol of prosperity and happiness.

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