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In what season does the summer heat appear?

High temperature in summer appears in autumn.

Being in the summer heat means "getting out of the summer heat", which means that the summer heat has left. In midsummer, although the weather is not cool, the temperature has begun to drop gradually, the unbearable heat has finally passed, and the footsteps of autumn are getting closer. The scenery of this season, lush trees in summer and refreshing weather in early autumn can always arouse the elegance of poets.

Summer is a solar term reflecting the temperature change. After the summer, except South China and Southwest China; The rainy season will end in most parts of China, and the precipitation will gradually decrease. Especially in North China, Northeast China and Northwest China, we must pay close attention to water storage and moisture conservation. If there is drought during autumn sowing, the sowing date of winter crops will be postponed.

Traditional customs in summer:

1, fishing festival

After summer, coastal areas often hold "fishing festivals" to send fishermen out to sea. This is to save fishery resources and promote the development of local tourism. There are various forms of activities, such as sea worship ceremony, cultural activities and trade activities.

2. River lamp

Putting out river lanterns is one of the customs in summer. Lights or candles are usually placed on the base of river lanterns, and in rivers, lakes and seas during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This custom implies people's reverence for life and the pursuit of mysterious power. By setting off river lanterns, people hope to spread all beings and achieve peace and happiness. At the same time, the river lantern is also a traditional cultural expression, which expresses people's yearning and prayer for harmonious coexistence between man and nature through the illumination of the lamp.

Eat duck

There is a folk custom of eating ducks in summer, which is the most popular in Beijing and Jiangsu. There are roast duck, boiled duck, lotus leaf duck, lily duck and beer duck. This custom has been passed down to this day. In summer, Beijingers will go to the store to buy lily ducks and the like.