Cold Dew, the 17th solar term in the Chinese calendar, brings cooler weather and special traditions about food and fun activities.
The air feels much colder than during White Dew, with heavier dew and less rain. In October, cold air mixes with rain, turning the sky foggy in many places. This foggy weather shows autumn is getting deeper.
Cold Dew also means harvest time for yummy seasonal foods. Pomegranates ripen (成熟) now, loved for their sweet taste and health benefits. To fight the dry autumn air, many people drink chrysanthemum wine, a tradition from the Double Ninth Festival. Hawthorns are popular too — they’ve been used in traditional medicine and are good for your heart.
People also make tasty dishes during this time. In western Hunan, the Dong people use rice wine and pepper to make delicious kippers (腌鱼) while southern Hunan starts picking camellia seeds to make cooking oil.
Outdoor fun is perfect now! Fish swim to shallow water because deep water is too cold, making it great for fishing. In North China, the red leaves and white clouds make the landscape beautiful for hiking.
Cold Dew is a time of changing weather, fresh foods, and exciting outdoor adventures in autumn!
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