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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

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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