Lichun (Start of Spring), the first solar term of the year, lifts the curtain on spring. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn ...

China's 24 Solar Terms, the ancient Chinese knowledge of dividing a year through the observation of the sun's annual motion, was inscribed on the World Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2016.

"This revival has sparked innovation, with younger artisans experimenting with granite and basalt, expanding the scope of this ancient craft," he added. Enditem Follow China.org.cn on Twitter and ...