What time is Xiaoman in 2023?

The full hour in 2023 is May 2 1 (the third day of the fourth lunar month) 15:08:59.

Xiaoman is one of the twenty-four solar terms in China, which generally falls between May 20th or 2 1 on the Gregorian calendar, and is called Xiaoman when the sun reaches 60 degrees of the yellow longitude. Xiaoman indicates that the temperature is rising, most areas have entered the early summer season, and crops have begun to enter the vigorous growth period. At this time, the Jiangnan area has entered the rainy season, with hot and humid weather and frequent thunderstorms.

Xiaoman was called "midsummer" and "Pinellia ternata" in ancient times, which was an important solar term in agricultural production in ancient China and marked a turning point in crop growth.

On Xiaoman Day, people can pick many fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, such as strawberries, cherries and grapes. Summer is also the season for mosquitoes to breed, so we should pay attention to preventing diseases. Xiaoman is also a solar term before the Dragon Boat Festival, which is a traditional festival in China, so in some places, people also have the custom of eating zongzi on Xiaoman.

The custom of Xiao Man

1. Farming season: Xiaoman solar term is a key period for traditional farmers in China. Farmers should sow and cultivate on time to ensure the normal growth and development of crops.

2. ancestor worship: xiaoman solar term is also an important time to worship ancestors. People will prepare sacrifices at home, burn incense to worship their ancestors and thank their ancestors for their kindness and blessing.

3. Eat Xiaoman porridge: Xiaoman solar term is one of the traditional folk festivals in China. People will eat Xiaoman porridge on this day. The custom of eating Xiaoman porridge originated in ancient times, in order to pray for a bumper harvest of crops and people's health and happiness.

4. Dragon Boat Race: Xiaoman Solar Festival is a traditional water festival in China. Some places will hold dragon boat races, for example, in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Fujian and other places, people will organize dragon boat races to pray for a bumper harvest and good health.