Everything is competing to grow, and I don't realize that summer is near
April 19 11th day of the third lunar month
The Guyu solar term is coming
This is the sixth of the 24 solar terms
It is also the last solar term of spring
Summer is coming
We regret the departure of Spring
We are also looking forward to welcoming the summer season
Characteristics of the valley rain solar term
Temperature rises: The temperature rises during the Guyu solar term, and the weather gradually becomes warmer in the late spring, the temperature gradually rises, and the temperature difference between day and night gradually decreases.
Frequent rainfall: The Guyu solar term is the last solar term of spring and the beginning of the rainy season. At this time, the weather is humid, with frequent rainfall and sometimes even thunderstorms. Therefore, people should pay attention to lightning disasters.
Plants grow quickly: the rainy season is full of sunshine, the temperature is suitable, and the rain is abundant, which is very beneficial for the growth of plants. At this time, the farmers began to plow the fields and grow crops. At the same time, many plants start to grow rapidly, such as mulberry trees, grape vines, pear trees, etc., which is also a good time for people to pick these fruits.
In ancient China, Gu Yu was divided into three phases
"Ichiyo Pingsheng"
On the day of the valley rain, duckweed begins to grow.
"The second candidate for the dove to flick its feathers"
The fields echoed with the cries of the big rhododendrons "sowing grain", as if urging the farmers to sow seeds.
"Three Candidates: Hoopoe Descends on San"
At this time, there is plenty of rain and the mulberry trees are luxuriant. The hoopoe falls on the branches.
Guyu solar term customs
Eat toon
Before and after the rain in the valley, the toon is mellow and refreshing, and the nutritional value is high, so there is a saying that "the toon is as tender as silk before the rain". People call picking and eating toons in spring as "eating spring".
Matsukai
The Guyu Festival is also known as the "Zhuangxing Festival" when fishermen go out to sea to fish. In the northern coastal areas of China, fishermen have celebrated the Guyu Festival for more than 2,000 years. As soon as the time of the sea festival arrives, the fishermen will carry the offerings to the Tanah Lot Temple and the Niangniang Temple to place offerings.
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.
Yuya Rainy Tea
Gu Yu has the custom of drinking tea. Guyu tea is also the tea before the rain, which is the spring tea picked in the valley rain season, also known as the second spring tea. Guyu tea is emerald green in color, soft in leaf quality, rich in vitamins and amino acids, and has a pleasant aroma.
Gu Yu diet regimen
When it rains in the valley, it is late spring, and the rain becomes more and the air humidity gradually increases. The body is prone to dampness and heat, so at this time, we should pay more attention to internal and external recuperation, strengthen the spleen and dispel dampness, and clear the fire to facilitate comfort. In terms of dietary conditioning, you should eat less hot and dry foods, and eat more foods that soften the liver and nourish the lungs, such as black rice, beans, camellia, celery, rape, spinach, carrots, lettuce, etc. Also, pay attention to timely hydration.
The rain of the valley gives birth to a hundred grains, and a hundred grains give birth to a hundred blessings
May you be in a happy mood!