A Chinese calligraphy enthusiast writes blessing words for visitors during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025.

Featuring folk performances and display of time-honored brands and intangible cultural heritages, the festivity was held here to mark Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. Lichun falls on Feb. 3 this year. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Visitors pose for photos during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025.

Featuring folk performances and display of time-honored brands and intangible cultural heritages, the festivity was held here to mark Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. Lichun falls on Feb. 3 this year. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Visitors have fun at a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025.

Featuring folk performances and display of time-honored brands and intangible cultural heritages, the festivity was held here to mark Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. Lichun falls on Feb. 3 this year. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

A spring-greeting ritual is held during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025.

Featuring folk performances and display of time-honored brands and intangible cultural heritages, the festivity was held here to mark Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. Lichun falls on Feb. 3 this year. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Children distribute lucky bags during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025.

Featuring folk performances and display of time-honored brands and intangible cultural heritages, the festivity was held here to mark Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. Lichun falls on Feb. 3 this year. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

A lion dance is staged during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025.

Featuring folk performances and display of time-honored brands and intangible cultural heritages, the festivity was held here to mark Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. Lichun falls on Feb. 3 this year. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Performers dance during a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025.

Featuring folk performances and display of time-honored brands and intangible cultural heritages, the festivity was held here to mark Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. Lichun falls on Feb. 3 this year. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Visitors have fun at a cultural festival marking Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, at the Beijing Ancient Observatory in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 3, 2025.

Featuring folk performances and display of time-honored brands and intangible cultural heritages, the festivity was held here to mark Lichun, or the Beginning of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. Lichun falls on Feb. 3 this year. (Xinhua/Li Xin)