There is a saying that goes, "A year's plan starts with spring". On February 3, the solar term "Beginning of Spring" arrives as scheduled. This day is marked by various unique customs such as "Yingchun" (welcoming spring), "Yaochun" (biting spring) and pasting paintings and calligraphic works corresponding to the season.

The "Beijing's Vibe of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Chinese Solar Terms", a short video series jointly produced by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and CRI Online, has released its episode of "Beginning of Spring". It features an intangible cultural heritage item of Beijing: the ink-making technique of Yidege, introducing to you the unique charm of this intangible cultural heritage technique characterized by the subtle scent of ink and taking you on a seasonal journey full of hope.