ChinaNews.net client, Beijing, June 5th (Reporter Shangguanyun) "Mangosities and mangosteens are harvested, even with seeds." In the twenty-four solar terms, the farming activities during mango planting were particularly busy: the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River gradually opened the curtain of wheat harvest from south to north, which was the time of busy "three summers."
There are not many recreational folk customs of Mango species, but there are also interesting customs such as "send flower gods" and "marry trees". In order to adapt to the increasingly hot weather, people will adjust their living habits in time, and the diet will gradually become lighter.
Data Map: Lunar New Year's Day is coming. The thousands of acres of terraced fields in Shiqiao Village, Geyuan Town, Hengfeng County, Jiangxi Province, are full of farmers. Photo by Hu Dunhuang
"Mang is busy, busy busy"
The origin of the traditional Chinese solar terms is very early. The Spring and Autumn Period first established the spring equinox, autumn equinox, summer solstice, and winter solstice, and then continued to improve. Some experts said that in the Han Dynasty's "Taichu Calendar", the 24 solar terms were formally set in the calendar.
"Mansong" is a solar term reflecting the phenomenon of agricultural phenology and the third solar term in summer, indicating that the midsummer season officially began. At this point, the Big Dipper's handle points to the position, and the sun reaches 75° of the yellow longitude.
The temperature of the awns is significantly higher and the rainfall is abundant, so the unique climatic conditions are very suitable for sowing and transplanting. In agricultural production, people often seize the time, grab crops, and transplant rice in time.
The "Lunar Calendar" mentions: "Dou Zhisi is a awn species. At this time, the awn valley can be planted, and it will be invalid after this time, so it is also called awn species." It means that the awn species is suitable for growing cereal crops with awns. The demarcation point when planting crops.
"Mang is busy and busy." Therefore, the people call this solar term "busy", which means busy agricultural activities.
As the proverb says, "Wheat yellow farmers are busy, beautiful women come out of the house", at this time even women have to go to the farm to help with "farm busy"; in some places in Hebei, there is a custom of "marrying a tree" on the day of the mango planting: use a knife on the date A few strokes above, the meaning can be more fruitful.
Lighter diet, popular eating green plum or green apricot
When the awns come, the weather becomes hotter. In the concept of the ancients, it was thought that "the anode is overcast". At this time, it is necessary to adjust labor and living habits in a timely manner, and seek to avoid disadvantages. In terms of diet, people tend to eat lighter.
Data map: China's hometown of Wumei-Dachuan District, Dazhou City, Sichuan Province held the first Wumei Tourism and Cultural Festival at Wumeishan Square in Baijie Town. A modern version of "Green Plum Cooking Hero" was staged on the spot. The picture shows the cooking scene. China News Service reporter Zhang Langshe
At this time, eating green plum or green apricot is a good choice. In the south, May and June each year is the season of plum ripening. Green plum contains a variety of natural high-quality organic acids and rich minerals, which have the effects of eliminating fatigue, beauty, and adjusting the acid-base balance.
However, green plums need to be cooked and processed before they are more suitable for consumption. There are many ways to cook plum, the simpler is to cook it with sugar and plum, which is very refreshing.
Some flowers can also be made into food, such as Huaihua and so on. People realize that the metabolism is strong in summer, and they will consciously eat some seasonal fresh fruits and other ingredients. The arrival of mango seeds reminds people to pay attention to the tonic.
Customs: The "marry tree" for the flower gods means more fruit
During the planting period, people were busy grabbing crops. Folklore expert Wang Juan said that at this time there are relatively few entertainments related to solar terms. But the folks still formed some more interesting customs.
Data Map: People in Xiaohuang Dongzhai, Congjiang County, Guizhou Province, the people are working in the fields. Mansions are about to save time, and the people of Congjiang County in Guizhou Province are plowing the fields and planting seedlings when they grab the farmers. China News Agency reporter He Junyi
"Send Flower God" is one of them. "Dream of Red Mansions" mentioned: "Still the ancient customs: Every day when the Mangsong Festival is held, all kinds of gifts must be set up, and the gods of flowers must be cherished. Money is needed."
In the old boudoir, the custom of serving the god of flowers is very popular, some of them tie silk ribbons on flower branches, and some stick the fallen petals to the trees, expressing their gratitude to the "flower god" and looking forward to meeting again .
It is said that young men and women of Dong nationality in the southeast of Guizhou hold mud fight festivals before and after awning. On the same day, the newlyweds were accompanied by young men and women who wanted to do the good job. They transplanted rice seedlings together, snarled while throwing seedlings, and throwing mud at each other. At the end of the event, check the results. The most muddy person is the most popular.
At the time of awning, Jiangnan enters the rainy season. Jiangnan people prepare water tanks and urns during the rainy season to collect rainwater, which is called "plum water". It is said that the taste of this water is sweet and delicious, and tea lovers like it very much. (Finish)