立春 a.k.a Lichun a.k.a Lapchun

4 February 2010, today is 立春 day. Happy 立春 i guess... I didn't know what is this until a colleague talked about it a week ago. This is what i found on wikipedia:

Lichun signifies the beginning of spring in East Asian cultures. Chinese New Year is celebrated around this time. Farmers often celebrate the beginning of Lichun with special village events, worship and offerings to the gods and ceremonies for a blissful and prosperous new year. More ...

What makes me curious is the story of 立春 egg. It was believed that it is much easier to balance an egg on a smooth surface during this day. Usually, an egg will look like this when u try to balance it on the floor.



But, because of today, the eggs can stand on its own !!!! Well, I couldn't do it but my colleague manage to do it. Not one but 5!!! She advised me to do it delicately and softly. Ahaha !!! I failed (:<) Some pictures taken by her ... Thanks CFM!!!!

Should try it next year again ....