紀(jì)錄片《四季中國 Seasons of China》第1集?立春

24 Solar Terms 二十四節(jié)氣

Beginning of Spring 立春

It marks the starting point on the wheel of the four seasons, when the world is all revived.

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the changing patterns in our natural world

the climates, the turning of the seasons, and astronomy

Scholars measured and divided th sun's annual movements into 24 equal parts, creating the 24 solar terms, which was used to govern agriculture in ancient China.

Even to this day, this invention still guides the lives and traditions of hundreds of millions of Chinese people.

around Feb 4th

hanging the spring 掛春幡

tying turnips 綁蘿卜

hanging the spring tassels 吊春穗

crafting spring cattle symbols 糊春牛

Lichun Eve sleepover 住春夜

modern technological comforts

The Chinese of ancient times were highly observant.

astronomical and atmospheric phenomena

when it comes to...

taking into account ...

along with ...

the changes in the shadows cast by the sun throughout the year

the lengths of the days and nights

charted and divided

repeat itself year in and year out

Once this cycle was conceived, ...

plan out their year in advance

be passed down

貴州 - 石阡 說春 Spring Announcer

12 ethnic minorities

numerous waterways

wind their way through its rugged mountain landscape

call this place home

unique

contribute to an authentic incomparable ambiance

in my experience

get a grasp on a city's history, culture and customs

start with a visit to a local museum

In my experience, any attempt to quickly grasp on a city's history, culture and customs should start with a visit to a local museum.

traditional crafts, art and folk culture

on display at the museum

find traces of ...

seek their fortunes farther afield

be fated to ...

... is still being practiced today

play a central role in the gathering

associated ceremonies

the ambassadors of spring

count on

plough

carry the torch of his ancestors

concern

undertake

Tang Dynasty 李世民 石阡 知春官

spring cattle

spring calendar

sow transplant weed

the first foray in the fields

under the command of ...

the most experienced farmer

top priority

traverse

home-made

May you be prosperous 恭喜發(fā)財

reap a good harvest

essential

the essence of ...

the origin of ... is from ...

know the intricate lyrics by heart

occasionally ad-lib his lyrics and wing it

improvise

be tailored to the different situations and conditions of every different family

spread cheer to all that welcome him

Nobody wants to miss out on the blessing to kick off the year.

rake it in?

There is a strict time-frame for chanting spring.

tribute money

householder

decorate

carpentry

rain cape 蓑衣/雨衣

pass the tradition on

nourish the tranquil countryside and the industrious farms

I believe the reason why this tradition has been carried on for thousands of years, is the Shiqian people's age-old dependence on the land and their deep respect for nature.

Their understanding of nature and the solar terms continues to help nourish the tranquil countryside and industrious farms of Shiqian.