China FDC on "The 24 Solar Terms (I)"

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The 24 Solar Terms (I)

Date of Issue : 4 February 2015

6-1 : Lichun (Beginning of Spring)
6-2 : Yushui (Rain Water)
6-3 : Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects)
6-4 : Chunfen ( Vernal Equinox)
6-5 : Qingming (Clear and Bright)
6-6 : Guyu (Grain Rain)

The 24 Solar terms, created in ancient China in accordance with the sun's position on the ecliptic, comprises 24 seasonal division points in a year. Each Term is about 15 days. The set of stamps illustrates six terms of spring season in the 24 solar terms.