When is the summer of 2023?
Entering summer is one of the twenty-four solar terms in China lunar calendar, which usually appears around August 22nd in Gregorian calendar, marking the end of hot summer and entering autumn. The word "summer heat" means that the hottest time has passed. At this time, the temperature began to gradually decrease and the weather gradually cooled down. People can feel that the summer heat has passed and entered a warm and pleasant season.
The summer solar term marks the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, and crops have also entered a mature stage, so people can start harvesting crops. At this time, the weather in many places will become pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities, and people can relax and enjoy outdoor fun.
The customs of summer solar terms are:
1, river lamp: mourn the dead and pray for peace.
It is said that the custom of putting river lanterns can be traced back to the fishing and hunting times. At that time, people sailed out to sea and went down to the lake. In order to avoid the storm, when crossing dangerous shoals and reefs or encountering strong winds and waves, they made boats with bamboo boards, put in sacrifices, lit candles, made sails with colored paper, and let them drift in the water, praying for the peace of the sea god.
2. Fishing Festival: Hundreds of horses compete to catch seafood.
During the summer vacation every year, the annual grand fishing festival and grand fishing ceremony will be held along the coast of Zhejiang Province to send fishermen out to sea. Shipu fishermen have always had the custom of "stepping on the beach on March 3" and "offering sacrifices to the sea", among which "offering sacrifices to the sea" is a ceremony held by fishermen to ensure safety and harvest when they go fishing in the sea.