The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. One solar term lasts for half a month, with the first solar term on February 4th. End of Heat begins this year on August 23 and ends on September 7. The following are six things you should know about End of Heat.
Enjoying fall colors in early September
In China, regions beyond the Great Wall will enter autumn in early September. People can enjoy the scenery as it changes gradually from summer to autumn.
Autumn weariness
There is a saying that, "People tend to feel sleepy in spring, doze in summer and feel tired in autumn. " As the weather becomes cool during End of Heat, many people will feel weary, which is called "autumn weariness". It is a sign that the human body needs rest, since people spent too much energy in the summer. Get enough sleep, do more exercises and keep plants indoor to help.
Enjoying clouds
When the End of Heat comes, summer heat is gone. Clouds in the sky scatter around forming different shapes. There is a saying that goes, "Enjoying the clouds of various forms in July and August. "
Time for night-blooming flower
The night-blooming cereus is a flower full of mystery, which often blooms during the period of End of Heat. This is because the climate during End of Heat. Night-blooming cereus originates in the deserts from Mexico to Brazil in South America. They blossom at night to avoid the sunlight.
Eating Duck
Duck has a sweet flavor and according to Chinese traditional medicine it has a "cool" nature. The tradition of eating duck during the End of Heat period is still popular in China.
The Fishing Season Festival
For fishermen, the End of Heat is a season of harvest. During this period, the Fishing Season Festival is held in regions along the coastline of the East China Sea in Zhejiang province. People can enjoy many kinds of seafood during this period.
