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chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-02-04 09:35

Wearing fabric swallows

Flower and Swallow, by Zhu Meicun and Lu Yifei. [Photo/Artron.net]

Wearing fabric swallows is a custom in some regions in Shaanxi. Every Start of Spring, people like to wear a swallow made of colorful silk on their chests. The custom originated during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). The swallow is a harbinger of spring and a symbol of prosperity and happiness.

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