Rural paintings portray 24 solar terms in NE China

Lu Fengxia, a folk artist in Huadian, Northeast China's Jilin province, has created a series of rural paintings of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar.

Combining the regional characteristics and folk cultures, the paintings present scenes of the 24 solar terms in Northeast China.

Lu's artworks also highlight the infinite vitality and charm of Chinese farmers.

More than 2,000 years ago, ancient Chinese people created this overall framework to mark the annual passage of time based on observations of the sun's motion. Nowadays, the 24 solar terms not only apply to farming, but also guide Chinese people in everyday life.

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