The 24 solar terms, originating in ancient China, integrate astronomy, farming, phenology and folklore. They greatly influenced Chinese life, promoted social progress, and are recognized globally as a ...

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who arrived from northwest China as well as much of Greater Tibet—is striving to keep its traditional culture alive. It's a bastion of preservation, even as China pushes to bring in additional ...