As Wednesday marks Jingzhe, one of the 24 solar terms also known as "awakening of hibernating insects," many people perform rituals at a Chinese temple in Klang, Malaysia, on March 6, 2019. /VCG Photo

Devotees believe that they can get rid of bad luck and negativity through the "villain-hitting" ritual on the day of Jingzhe. /VCG Photo

There is also a custom of offering sacrifices to the statue of White Tiger, a mythical creature that deals with quarrels and disputes, during the Jingzhe solar term to protect people from an evil flunky who obstructs their future development. /VCG Photo