May 21st is Xiaoman in the twenty-four solar terms.
This is the second solar term in summer. From the perspective of climate characteristics, the arrival of Xiaoman means that most parts of the country have truly entered summer.
In the twenty-four solar terms, there are many "big" and "small" corresponding, such as big heat and small heat, heavy snow and light snow, big cold and small cold, etc.
However, the solar term after Xiaoman is Mango, not "Daman".
Why is there only a small full and no big full in the twenty-four solar terms?
What are the special customs of Xiaoman Festival?
Check out the expert explanation!
Reporter Wang Shibo
Responsible editor: [Ji Xiang]