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Culture Insider: 9 things you may not know about Start of Spring
By (chinadaily.com.cn)
2016-02-04
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A swallow. [Photo/IC] |
Wearing fabric swallows
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.
