The sundial has been clouded, and the night has been leaking since then. On June 21, 2022, the summer solstice was ushered in.
Infographic: Villagers plant seedlings on terraces. (Drone photo) Pan Zhixiang photo
"The sun is north to the solstice, the day is long to the solstice, the shadow of the sun is short, so it is called the summer solstice." It is also said that it is also the midpoint of summer, the day of the summer solstice, when the northern hemisphere has the longest number of days, after which it will enter the hottest period of the year. Midsummer is just around the corner.
Data map: Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, a plant in Mochou Lake Park and Tilian with buds to be released. China News Service reporter Yang Bo photographed
During the summer solstice, the yang qi is extremely extreme, and there are also yin qi lurking, knowing the drum wings and singing, and the shadows of the trees are clear, and I don't feel that the summer is deep.
"The sun is gradually approaching the summer, and the summer is born in one night." The "Summer Nine Nine Songs" start from the summer solstice, every nine days for a "nine", and the annual nine nines for a total of eighty-one days.
The picture shows lanzhou specialty food pulp water surface and side dishes. (Data photo) Liu Yutao photo
Ancient people attached great importance to the summer solstice, and the custom of eating noodles on the summer solstice has been passed down for a long time, whether it is brine noodles, fried sauce noodles, or Yangchun noodles, bridge surfaces, etc
It's all a delicacy that people love.
Folk believe that eating eggs on the summer solstice can strengthen the stomach, and eggs can be boiled and peeled off, and red dates can be added to make a delicious soup.
Some people roll out the noodles into pancakes, which are eaten with green vegetables, tofu and bacon, and will also be given to relatives and friends, commonly known as "summer solstice cakes".
Summer diet should be light, do not overeat, pay attention to maintain indoor ventilation, timely replenishment of water.
Infographic: Mouth-watering milk watermelon. Photo by Li Jinghai
When the ultraviolet rays are very strong, to avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, sun protection measures must be taken when going out, and we must often prepare herbs and positive gas water at home.
"Desert paddy field flying egret, yin yin summer wood yellow oriole". Summer is a warm season, with lotus flowers in full bloom and wheat barns full of hope
Paint a moving picture of summer.
Infographic: The picture shows the egret staggering. Photo by Wang Yi
Summer is coming, it is a season full of opportunities, may your efforts be rewarded, and may all your expectations be fulfilled.
Cherish every day in life, grow to the sun, and move forward all the way!
(China News Network)