Traditional delicacy on Yushui solar term: Culture behind Shepherd's purse

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Traditional delicacy on Yushui solar term: Culture behind Shepherd's purse

STORY: Traditional delicacy on Yushui solar term: Culture behind Shepherd's purse DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:09 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Shanghai's countryside 2. SOUNDBITE (English): ANASTASIA, Latvian expat 3. various of the shepherd's purse STORYLINE: SOUNDBITE (English): ANASTASIA, Latvian expat "Hello, my name is Anastasia. I come from Latvia. But I have been living in China for 19 years. As you can see, right now I'm in Shanghai's countryside. This plant is called shepherd's purse. Shepherd's purse is a symbol of 'Yushui Jieqi,' Rain Water solar term. During this time, it will start to rain and nature will start to recover from winter. And today we are looking for shepherd's purse. Isn't it the plant, is it? I'm not sure. I know there is supposed to be a white flower. (Yes.) Is that the one? (Yes.) Really? Wow, I am good at it. I'm so happy. So should we just get it with my hands, okay? (Yes. You can get it and make sure.) But I'm like, only picki

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