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Autumn Equinox – a time of harvest and harmony

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A file photo shows a beautiful scene of a sunrise captured in autumn, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. /CFP
A file photo shows a beautiful scene of a sunrise captured in autumn, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. /CFP

A file photo shows a beautiful scene of a sunrise captured in autumn, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. /CFP

A file photo shows a golden field in autumn, Panjin City, Liaoning Province. /CFP
A file photo shows a golden field in autumn, Panjin City, Liaoning Province. /CFP

A file photo shows a golden field in autumn, Panjin City, Liaoning Province. /CFP

A file photo shows colorful rice terraces in autumn, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. /CFP
A file photo shows colorful rice terraces in autumn, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. /CFP

A file photo shows colorful rice terraces in autumn, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. /CFP

A file photo shows people enjoying an autumn walk in Dalian City, Liaoning Province. /CFP
A file photo shows people enjoying an autumn walk in Dalian City, Liaoning Province. /CFP

A file photo shows people enjoying an autumn walk in Dalian City, Liaoning Province. /CFP

The Autumn Equinox, known as Qiufen in Chinese, is the 16th of the 24 solar terms in the traditional Chinese calendar. On this day, the sun is exactly above the equator, marking an equal length of day and night. Nature changes her hues to present a charming season with pleasant, comfortable weather. It also symbolizes a season of harvest. Farmers are busy bringing in their crops while people all across China celebrate this joyous time of the year.

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