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Avoid crowds, and go spring outing nearby!

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March 3rd of the lunar calendar is known as “Shangsi Girls’ Festival”,
or “Peach Blossom Day”,
a romantic tradition in China.
Sample flavoring flowers for food,
And take “my big girls” out to perform the spring ritual.
Hello, April!

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