The arrival of spring is celebrated in various ways across cultures and countries. These celebrations, rich in tradition, mark the transition from winter to spring and signify renewal and hope.
Cherry Blossoms in Nanjing, China
Cherry blossoms. The arrival of spring is marked in Nanjing, China, and many other areas with a festive period celebrating the beautiful cherry blossoms. Here, a tourist takes a selfie at Nanjing Zhongshan Botanical Garden on March 17, 2019.
Nowruz (Persian New Year)
Nowruz (Persian New Year). Cultures and countries around the world mark the spring equinox with various holidays, including Nowruz. Revelers jump over a bonfire during Nowruz celebrations in Baku, Azerbaijan, in 2018.
Holi – Festival of Colors
Holi. Hinduism has an arrival-of-spring holiday called Holi. The first known mention of this very old festival is in a fourth-century poem. The spring festival of colors is celebrated in this photo in Chennai, India, on March 2, 2018.
Easter Celebrations
Easter. Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus close to the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Here, worshipers gather for an Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 1, 2018.
Stonehenge Gatherings
Stonehenge. The famous Neolithic structure is a gathering place for pagans, druids, and the curious during the spring equinox. Here, celebrants wait for the sun to rise at Stonehenge on March 20, 2009, near Amesbury in Wiltshire, England.
Chichen Itza’s Spring Equinox
Chichen Itza. This complex of Mayan ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico is popular all year but especially during the spring and autumn equinoxes. Here, thousands of tourists surround the Kukulcan Pyramid on March 21, 2006.
Chunfen – Vernal Equinox in China
Chunfen. Children handle eggs painted with Chinese characters and colors to mark Chunfen (vernal equinox) at a kindergarten in Binzhou in China’s Shandong province on March 21, 2018.
Conclusion
These global celebrations during the spring equinox showcase the diverse ways cultures honor the transition of seasons. From vibrant festivals like Holi to reflective moments at places like Stonehenge, these events not only celebrate nature’s rebirth but also foster unity and joy among participants. Embrace the warmth of spring and the unique traditions celebrated worldwide.
