Culture Insider: 9 things you may not know about Start of Spring

Updated: 2016-02-04 10:25

(chinadaily.com.cn)

A fish-shaped kite. [Photo/IC]

Flying a kite

Spring is the best season for kite-flying. A traditional folk activity, it has a history of more than 2,000 years. It can help build one’s health and prevent diseases. It also has the effect of promoting blood circulation and speeding up metabolism. A breath of fresh air outside can discharge the foul smell accumulated in winter.