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立春 Lichun: literally means “start of spring”
Lichun is the first of the 24 solar terms, indicating the start of spring. It usually begins on around February 4 and ends on around February 18.
立春是二十四節氣中的第一個，它的意義是指春天從此開始。通常在國曆2月4日至2月18日。
Lichun is the first of the 24 solar terms, indicating the start of spring. It usually begins on around February 4 and ends on around February 18.
立春是二十四節氣中的第一個，它的意義是指春天從此開始。通常在國曆2月4日至2月18日。
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Farmer Festival 農民節
The day of Lichun is also the Farmer Festival. There will be many celebrations at different regions to praise those who make great contributions to the industry. Moreover, there will be many activities like agricultural exhibitions to promote their produce. 立春這天也是農民節。各地或舉辦許多慶祝活動，以表揚那有對農業有貢獻的農民們。除此之外，也有許多相關活動，如農業博覽會，在農業博覽會上，農民們可以推銷自己的農產品。 Video: The Celebration of Farmer Festival in Yunlin County |
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Whipping the Ox in Spring 打春牛
In Taiwan, this traditional custom turns into “touching the ox in spring”. At Lantern Festival, some temples will provide an artificial ox for people to touch. Different parts represent different meanings, such as touching the ear of the ox means one will live a long and healthy life, and touching the moth of the ox means one will be wealthy. 「打春牛」在台灣演變成了摸春牛的習俗，每到元宵節有一些廟宇或遊樂區就會請專人塑造春牛供民眾摸春牛，不同部位各有不同的吉祥寓意，像是「摸牛耳、吃百二」；「摸牛嘴、大富貴」，摸春牛時邊唸出吉祥話以求吉利。 Photo: The Ox in Spring |
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「立春落雨透清明。」
If the day of Lichun rains, there will be many rainy days before “Qingming”.
立春日若下雨，直到清明前都會多雨。
「雷不打春，今年一定好年冬。」
If there is no thunder on the day of Lichun, people will be blessed with peace and
safety in all four seasons, and it will be a good year.
立春這天不打雷的話，就會人馬平安，並且今年會有個好年冬。
If the day of Lichun rains, there will be many rainy days before “Qingming”.
立春日若下雨，直到清明前都會多雨。
「雷不打春，今年一定好年冬。」
If there is no thunder on the day of Lichun, people will be blessed with peace and
safety in all four seasons, and it will be a good year.
立春這天不打雷的話，就會人馬平安，並且今年會有個好年冬。
The cold of winter is still there, be aware of the daily regimen and do some outdoor sports to overcome the exhaustion and sleepiness.
冬季的寒冷尚未退去，須注意起居，宜多做室外活動，克服倦怠思眠狀態。
冬季的寒冷尚未退去，須注意起居，宜多做室外活動，克服倦怠思眠狀態。
