The Chinese year has 24 solar terms. Grain in Ear (Mangzhong) is the ninth solar term.
More rain falls now. There is more rain than before. Places along the Yangtze River get much rain. They enter the Plum Rains season. Plum Rains come in June and July. The weather is often rainy. Plums ripen at this time. That is how it gets its name. Plum Rains are good for growing rice. They are good for vegetables and fruits too.
People pray for a good autumn harvest. In south Anhui, people hold “An Miao”. This is an old ceremony to protect crops. They do it every Grain in Ear. People make colored bread from wheat flour. They use vegetable juice for color. They offer this bread. They ask for good crops and safety.
The weather is hot now. Eat cool fruits and vegetables. The balsam pear (苦瓜) is a good choice. Eat tomatoes and cucumbers too. Watermelons and strawberries are also good. These foods help cool your body.
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