Farmers collect spring tea to mark Lichun, or the start of spring, according to the traditional lunisolar calendar, in Rongshui Miao Ethnic autonomous prefecture, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, February 04, 2014. Lichun, the first solar term, refers in particular to the day when the Sun is exactly at the celestial longitude of 315°. The calendar was often used as guidance for agricultural activities. In China Lichun, which falls on Tuesday this year, has also developed cultural significance as it features various celebrations nationwide.
A costumed actor goes on a folk performance in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, February 4, 2014
Tourists play at a ski park during Spring Festival to wave goodbye to winter, while winter sports were still available in Jimo, Shandong province, February 4, 2014
People appear to be swallowed by displays while wandering in a lantern market in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, February 4, 2014
Lanterns in vivid shapes and bright colors capture the attention of a father and son at a market in Jiangsu, February 4, 2014
Costumed actors put on a folk performance during celebrations at the start of spring in Bozhou, Anhui province, February 4, 2014
Source: china.org.cn
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