What are the customs in hot summer?

Summer is the fifth of the 24 solar terms in China, which usually occurs on July 6th or 7th every year. The slight summer heat marks the further strengthening of summer, and the weather is getting hotter and hotter. In the customs of China, there are some related activities and traditions.

1. After the summer solstice, people began to clean the house and thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the room. This time is the hottest time of the year, so many people will have a holiday in the summer vacation and then clean up collectively.

The light summer season is in the growing period of crops, and people are busy working in the fields. Especially in rural areas, farmers will use the sunshine and high temperature in summer to harvest grain and grow vegetables.

This is also a good time to eat fruit. As the temperature rises, many fruits begin to ripen. At this time of summer, people like to taste all kinds of fruits, such as watermelon, grapes, cherries and so on.

Some places will hold harvest festival celebrations. During the hot summer, some rural areas will organize grand celebrations to celebrate the bumper harvest of crops. These celebrations usually include traditional dances, singing performances and food tasting.

People also like to do outdoor activities in summer. Because of the hot weather, some people will choose to spend their holidays in the mountains or beaches and enjoy the fun of outdoor sports. Hiking, camping and swimming are all popular choices.

In short, this is a hot solar term, and people will celebrate the arrival of this solar term by cleaning, farming, tasting fruits, participating in celebrations and outdoor activities. Whether it is indoor or outdoor activities, people can better enjoy the enthusiasm and vitality of summer.