The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms.Summer Solstice, the 10th solar term of the year is on June 21 this year. in China,the 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But the solar term culture is still useful today to guide people's lives.

The Summer Solstice, or Xiazhi, is the traditional solar term that signifies the day with the longest daylight and shortest night time in the Northern Hemisphere.

In ancient China, the Summer Solstice, along with the Winter Solstice, was the initial solar term established.

Bright sunlight filters through the shade of green trees, casting its warmth on the sizzling streets. The cicadas begin singing, marking the true beginning of the scorching summer.

Traditionally, in some parts of China, there's a saying: "Dumplings for the Winter Solstice noodles for the Summer Solstice.

This is the time when wheat is harvested. So enjoying noodles also means tasting thefresh new crop.

The world comes alive with vibrant energy, and everything is at its peak during this special moment.