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Chinese Spring Rituals Celebrate Renewal and Prosperity

2/17/2026

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As spring approaches, Chinese people practice rituals such as Biting the Spring, Whipping the Spring, and Speaking the Spring to symbolize renewal and a prosperous farming year.
Biting the Spring (Yao Chun) involves eating seasonal foods like spring pancakes and radishes to emphasize fresh ingredients for health and prosperity.
The practice dates back to the Han dynasty and later expands to the Five Spicy Dishes, featuring spring onions and garlic.

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Story summary

As spring approaches, Chinese people practice rituals such as Biting the Spring, Whipping the Spring, and Speaking the Spring to symbolize renewal and a prosperous farming year.
Biting the Spring (Yao Chun) involves eating seasonal foods like spring pancakes and radishes to emphasize fresh ingredients for health and prosperity.
The practice dates back to the Han dynasty and later expands to the Five Spicy Dishes, featuring spring onions and garlic.