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Live: Experience the traditions on winter solstice day in different parts of China

21/12/24
Channel NewsAsia
Dans Asie / Chine

The winter solstice, one of the 24 solar terms, falls on December 21 this year. It symbolizes the return of longer days and marks a time for family gatherings and feasting. In ancient China, there was a saying that goes, "with the winter solstice comes good fortune." Join us as we experience the gnomon shadow measurement method in Dengfeng, central China's Henan, and learn how the ancients determined the winter solstice and the 24 solar terms. In Xinzhou, north China's Shanxi, and Jiangmen, south China's Guangdong, savor the unique northern tradition of thousand-person dumpling feasts and the southern savory rice balls. Explore the enchanting winter scenery and folk ice and snow activities in northeast China's Harbin City and in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Tune in to our live stream and enjoy these warm winter moments with us.

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