24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese people enjoy viewing chrysanthemums during the Cold Dew?

Hanlu (寒露 hán lù), or Cold Dew, begins on October 8th this year. It is the 17th of the 24 solar terms and the fifth one in autumn. In this episode, we show you why Chinese people love to appreciate chrysanthemums during this solar term.

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