Guyu is the sixth of the 24 solar terms and the last of spring. Dou Zhichen; The ecliptic longitude of the sun is 30°, and it is celebrated on April 19-21 of the Gregorian calendar every year. Guyu is the meaning of "rain gives birth to a hundred grains", at this time the precipitation increases significantly, the seedlings in the field are first planted, the new crops are planted, and the most need for the moisture of the rain, which is the so-called "spring rain is as expensive as oil". Rainfall is abundant and timely, and cereal crops are able to thrive. Guyu, like the rain, Xiaoman, Xiaoxue, heavy snow and other solar terms, is a solar term that reflects the phenomenon of precipitation, and is a reflection of the festival in ancient farming culture.
Gu Yu waits three times
A wait for Ping to be born
"Ping" refers to duckweed, which means duckweed begins to grow and gather. At this time, the rainfall increases, the humidity in the air gradually increases, the growth rate of plants and trees intensifies, and spring is full of joy.
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The second is a whisk of its feathers
"Dove" refers to the cuckoo. The cuckoo has always been the messenger of spring, with the important task of urging people to sow seeds, and the song of the dove indicates that spring is coming to an end, and its call to "plant grain at home" echoes everywhere in the fields. Because the precipitation begins to increase in the rainy season, the cuckoo's wings are less waterproof, and there is a habit of brushing its feathers after the rain, so there is a saying that "the song dove brushes its feathers".
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The third candidate is the hoopoe descending to Ding Sang
The hoopoe bird is also called the daipoe bird. Every valley rain solar term, it always perches on the mulberry tree, and this solar term is also the time when the mulberry silkworm is about to grow.
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Valley rain customs
Yuya Rainy Tea
It is believed that the pre-Ming tea and the pre-rain tea harvested during the rainy season are the best teas of the year. In addition to the young buds, Guyu tea also has one bud and one young leaf or one bud and two young leaves. The tea leaves with one bud and one young leaf are soaked in water like an ancient spear that unfurls a flag, which is called a flag gun, and the tongue of a sparrow with one bud and two young leaves is called a finch tongue.
Eat spring
常言道: "雨前香椿嫩如丝,雨后椿芽生木质。 "谷雨时节的香椿,最是鲜嫩可口,脆软留香。人们把春天采摘、食用香椿说成是"吃春"。
Peony appreciation
"Gu Yu three dynasties to see the peony", peony flowers are called Gu Yu flowers, rich flowers, Gu Yu season peony appreciation has been stretched for thousands of years. Before and after the valley rain is an important period for peony flowers to bloom, so peony flowers are called "valley rain flowers".
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April 20th Peony Flower God Festival
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Gu Yu health
The humidity in the air gradually increases after the valley rain solar term, so it is necessary to open more windows for ventilation, do not catch a cold, bask in the sun more, and increase exercise appropriately. Traditional Chinese medicine pays attention to "nourishing yang in spring and summer, and nourishing yin in autumn and winter", the outdoor air is fresh, which is most suitable for spring outings, and appreciating the beautiful scenery along the way can reach the heart and mind, and nourish the temperament. In terms of diet, you can eat more foods that strengthen the spleen and stomach and dispel dampness, such as: toon, black beans, barley, yam, crucian carp, etc.
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How many springs can there be in life?
I just want to cherish every moment with time
The flowers will bloom again, and spring will come again
And we only have one in a lifetime
Since time can't be kept
Please cherish the prosperous spring that is about to come to an end
Treasure a season of freshness and cuteness in your heart
Continue to march towards that bright day
Part of the sources: Baidu Encyclopedia, CCTV News, Xianlong Park,
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