At 11:58 a.m. (Beijing Time) on February 4th, people across China will mark Lichun (立春）or the Beginning of Spring.
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides a year into 24 solar terms, with Lichun being the first term. It refers to the day when the sun is at the celestial longitude of 315°.
The day is usually marked with certain specific traditions:
Biting the spring:
Biting the spring:
Chinese people eat spring rolls to observe the custom of “biting the spring”. Spring rolls refer to a thin sheet of rolled, stuffed, fried dough, with vegetables and meat inside. In some parts of China, people eat noodles and dumplings instead.
Erecting the egg:
It’s believed that if someone can make an egg “stand up” on this day, he or she will have good luck throughout the year. If you are planning on giving this a try, it’s advisable to choose eggs that are 4 or 5 days old, as the yolk tends to sink down in them, making it more likely that they’d “stand up.”
Artworks on the door:
People usually decorate the entrance to their homes with cut-outs of Chinese calligraphy or paintings.
A spring outgoing:
Generally, families and friends tend to get together on the day for a picnic or some fun outdoor activities.
Source - cctv news
More pictures of eggs erecting on 04 Feb 2015:
In Kota Kinabalu, Sabah Malaysia.
In Penang, Malaysia.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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