The 24 solar terms, consisting of 12 major solar terms and 12 minor solar terms, were created thousands of years ago by the ancient Chinese to guide agricultural production.
Today, the culture behind the terms provides useful guidance to people's lives as each term features special food, cultural ceremonies and healthy living tips.
Greater Cold, or "Da Han" in Chinese, is the 24th traditional Chinese solar term and it falls on January 20 this year. As the weather becomes the coldest of the year, "Da Han" is the perfect time for winter sports such as skiing and ice skating.
Feel the vitality and passion of outdoor exercising together with Xinhua image.
photos by: Huang Zongzhi, Ju Huanzong, Li Gang, Li Xin, Sun Fanyue, Zhang Tao,
video by: Liu Tong, Gao Ning, Si Xiaoshuai, Liu Xiaolin, Shao Kun
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