GALAKTIONOV VSEVOLOD, an international student from Russia at Beijing Forestry University, was invited by CRI Online of China Media Group as a "Guest Host for a Day" on the program Exploring Beijing's Vibe of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Chinese Solar Terms(中国节气里的京味非遗). This program is a collaborative effort between the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and CRI Online.

(from CRI Online of China Media Group)

The first solar term of winter, known as the "Start of Winter", fell on November 7. During this period, temperatures decrease rapidly, and it is customary among Beijing residents to consume nutritious dishes. Beijing's Vibe of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Chinese Solar Terms, a short video series co-produced by Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and CRI Online of China Media Group, has released its latest episode featuring this solar term! This episode will show you some intangible cultural heritage items in Beijing, like the lamb hot pot and pickled vegetables, to illustrate the hustle and bustle of city life! Check this out!

(GALAKTIONOV VSEVOLODd (left) and Chen Lixin (right), the inheritor of Culinary Techniques of Donglaishun Lamb Hot Pot, 
taste Donglaishun lamb hotpot, from CRI Online of China Media Group)

Every year around November 17, Chinese people will embace the first solar term of winter, known as "Lidong" which means "Start of Winter". This marks the time when water begins to freeze and the ground starts to harden. Winteris a season for enjoving the harvest and resting. During this time, there are various customs such as seasonal celebrations, paying homage to ancestors: winter swimming, and enjoying nutritious dishes like jiaozi (Chinese dumplings) and lamb hot pot. In China, solar terms are closely related to people's daily lives, with each one marked by its own unique customs. Beijing is ready to welcome the coming of winter on this very day, Are you ready for this?