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Clear and Bright on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
The sky is clear and the air is clean. Weather is
getting warmer and plants is growing greener.
Spring reaches its peak and perfect weather is
coming. It is a custom that Chinese people
sweep tomb of their ancestors today.
Clear and Bright on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
The sky is clear and the air is clean. Weather is
getting warmer and plants is growing greener.
Spring reaches its peak and perfect weather is
coming. It is a custom that Chinese people
sweep tomb of their ancestors today.
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Insects Waken on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
It happens around March 5th. The first roaring
of the spring thunder awakes the inserts in
hibernation for long. Flowers are blossoming,
flower petals are showing their colors full, and
birds are chirping and flying high.
Insects Waken on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
It happens around March 5th. The first roaring
of the spring thunder awakes the inserts in
hibernation for long. Flowers are blossoming,
flower petals are showing their colors full, and
birds are chirping and flying high.
March 2007
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Rain for Grain on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
The last solar term of spring. In the rice field,
timely rain is a boon now while the farmers
are planting the seedlings.
Rain for Grain on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
The last solar term of spring. In the rice field,
timely rain is a boon now while the farmers
are planting the seedlings.
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Vernal Equinox on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
It happens when the sun crosses the celestial
equator during spring. It is the mid-spring when
day and night are equally long.
Vernal Equinox on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
It happens when the sun crosses the celestial
equator during spring. It is the mid-spring when
day and night are equally long.
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What is Chinese Lunar Calendar-Chinese New Year is the main holiday of the
year for more than one quarter of the world's population. Although China uses the
Gregorian calendar for civil purposes, a special Chinese calendar is used for
determining festivals. Various Chinese communities around the world also use
this calendar.
The beginnings of the Chinese calendar can be traced back to the 14th century
B.C.E. Legend has it that the Emperor Huangdi invented the calendar in 2637
B.C.E.
The Chinese calendar is based on exact astronomical observations of the
longitude of the sun and the phases of the moon. This means that principles of
modern science have had an impact on the Chinese calendar.
year for more than one quarter of the world's population. Although China uses the
Gregorian calendar for civil purposes, a special Chinese calendar is used for
determining festivals. Various Chinese communities around the world also use
this calendar.
The beginnings of the Chinese calendar can be traced back to the 14th century
B.C.E. Legend has it that the Emperor Huangdi invented the calendar in 2637
B.C.E.
The Chinese calendar is based on exact astronomical observations of the
longitude of the sun and the phases of the moon. This means that principles of
modern science have had an impact on the Chinese calendar.
April 2007
06
Start of Summer on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
Marks the beginning of summer appears, for
example, a lot of rain comes. According to
history, the Chinese kings would go outside the
city to enjoy the summer on this day.
Start of Summer on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
Marks the beginning of summer appears, for
example, a lot of rain comes. According to
history, the Chinese kings would go outside the
city to enjoy the summer on this day.
May 2007
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May 2007
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Grain Full on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
During this time, the grains that are planted
during late spring are about to mature. Looking
at the plump grain, farmers realize that their
sweat and hard work will bring good harvest
later this year.
Grain Full on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
During this time, the grains that are planted
during late spring are about to mature. Looking
at the plump grain, farmers realize that their
sweat and hard work will bring good harvest
later this year.
June 2007
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Grain in Ear on Chinese Lunar Calendar: We have
enter a classic summer period: hot, hot and
hot! Grains like wheat have gone mature. Most
of the fields are reseeded, and fields look
green and full of life again. ^o^
Grain in Ear on Chinese Lunar Calendar: We have
enter a classic summer period: hot, hot and
hot! Grains like wheat have gone mature. Most
of the fields are reseeded, and fields look
green and full of life again. ^o^
June 2007
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Summer Solstice on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
On this day, northern hemisphere experiences
the longest day in a year (no kidding!). After
summer solstice, the land is so hot that
afternoon downpour is normal.
Summer Solstice on Chinese Lunar Calendar:
On this day, northern hemisphere experiences
the longest day in a year (no kidding!). After
summer solstice, the land is so hot that
afternoon downpour is normal.
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