Dayu Jianguo made a solar term.
Grain Rain is one of the twenty-four solar terms, which generally appears on April 20th or 2 1, and is the sixth solar term in spring. Grain Rain refers to abundant rainfall in spring, which is beneficial to the growth of crops, and also harvests the grain stored in winter for spring ploughing. According to legend, Dayu established the Xia Dynasty at this time and became the first emperor of China. Therefore, "Dayu founded the country" became the symbolic statement of Grain Rain's solar terms.
Grain Rain is the sixth solar term among the 24 solar terms and the last solar term in spring. Combat refers to Chen; The meridian of the sun is 30; Celebrate every April 19-2 1 in Gregorian calendar. Grain Rain was taken from the meaning of "Rain gives birth to a hundred valleys", and the precipitation increased obviously at this time. Seedlings and new crops in the field need the moisture of rain most. Only when the rainfall is sufficient and timely can cereal crops thrive. Grain Rain, like rain, Xiao Man, light snow and heavy snow, is a solar term reflecting precipitation and ancient farming culture. ?
In Grain Rain season, in the south of our country, it often begins to appear obvious rainy weather, especially in the south of our country. Once cold air meets warm and humid air, it often forms a long rainy weather. Qinhuai River is a transitional area between the spring rain area in the south and the spring drought area in the north. From the Qinling-Huaihe River to the north, the spring rain decreased sharply. In the northern region, Grain Rain is a symbol of the "final frost".
Continuous spring rain is the most important feature of Grain Rain. The name "Grain Rain" comes from the old saying "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys", which reflects the agricultural climate significance of solar terms. Folk festivals in Grain Rain include picking Grain Rain tea, visiting Grain Rain, offering sacrifices to the sea, eating spring and enjoying flowers.
The Historical Origin of Grain Rain
Twenty-four solar terms are specific festivals in the calendar that indicate the change of natural rhythm. Four years old, three months in spring, summer, autumn and winter, two solar terms each month, each solar term has its own unique meaning. Grain Rain is the last solar term in spring, and Grain Rain is taken from the meaning of "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys". In the traditional farming culture, the solar terms in Grain Rain link "valley" with "rain", indicating the precipitation situation, and "rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys".
The most important feature of Grain Rain is the continuous spring rain, which embodies the significance of "Grain Rain" in agricultural climate and is also the reflection of ancient farming culture on festivals. After the solar term in Grain Rain, the temperature rises, the rainfall increases, and the humidity in the air further increases, which is very suitable for the growth of cereal crops.
"Tongwei Filial Piety Helps the Gods" said: "In the fifteenth day after the Qingming Festival, the bucket refers to Chen, which is Grain Rain. In mid-March, it was said that the rain gave birth to hundreds of valleys, clean and bright. " "Qunfangpu" also records: "Grain Rain, there is rain in the valley." Before and after Grain Rain, the weather turned warmer and the rainfall increased, which was beneficial to the sowing and growth of spring crops.
"Twenty-four solar terms" records: "In mid-March, after the rain, the earth and paste pulsated, and now it is raining in the water. Rain is silent, just like the rain in my field. At this time, cover the valley and sow, from top to bottom. " At this time, the weather is mild and the rainfall increases obviously, which has a great relationship with the growth and development of cereal crops. The name of "Grain Rain" solar term comes from "Rain gives birth to hundreds of valleys", which is the reflection of ancient farming culture on festivals.