Winter Solstice in Guangzhou is celebrated with great tempo, enthusiasm and spirit in Guangzhou in China. Winter Solstice or Dong Zhi as it is known locally is generally celebrated on the 21st, 22nd or 23rd of the twelfth month in Chinese lunar calendar. In fact, most of the people in Guangzhou, celebrate this day as an occasion of family reunion.
It is believed that with the Winter Solstice, the period of chilling cold continuing for 81 days, come to an end. Traditionally, a family feast full of lavish dishes like preserved duck and sausages, is arranged on that day for the friends and members of the family to enjoy. On a Winter Solstice, you must enjoy hot soup with flour dumplings- the most important item of the celebration. The excitement of the Chinese on this day will necessarily remind you of the Chinese proverb meaning 'Winter solstice is more important than new year's day'.
In Guangzhou, you will find locals going to supermarkets, restaurants and department stores for marketing just before the festival. You will find plenty of people gulping down mutton, chicken, dumplings and glutinous rice balls in this festival. You will also notice that the Hotpot restaurants in the city are too crowded during this time.
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