Mangzhong is the ninth solar term among the twenty-four solar terms, marking the official beginning of midsummer season. Its meaning is “wheat with awns is harvested quickly, and rice with awns can be planted”, so it is also known as “busy planting” in folk culture.
The origin of Mangzhong is closely related to ancient agricultural culture. The “Collection and Explanation of the Seventy Two Seasons of the Moon” records: “On the May Festival, it is said that the grain with awns can be planted.” At this time, the sun reaches the longitude of 75 °, the temperature rises significantly, and the rainfall is abundant, which is the critical period for crop growth.
In terms of customs, the most representative examples of Mangzhong are “Sending Flower Gods” and “Boiling Plums”. The ancients believed that after the blooming of flowers, they would hold a ceremony to bid farewell to the flower god and express their love for spring; At the same time, Jiangnan plums mature and people boil or brew them to relieve heat and stimulate appetite. In addition, some areas also have agricultural activities such as “Anmiao” and “Mudfighting” to pray for a bountiful harvest.
In modern applications, Mangzhong is not only a agricultural node that guides “summer harvest, summer planting, and summer management”, but also reminds us to adapt to the weather. At this time, dampness and heat are worsening, and it is advisable to maintain a light and moist lifestyle for health preservation, maintain a peaceful state of mind, and not forget to feel the beauty of natural rhythms in busy life.
As the planting season approaches, the summer atmosphere gradually intensifies! Rosewool Insulation Refractory Co.,Ltd. extends seasonal greetings to new and old customers. May you reap rewards from your hard work, your career thrive, your family be healthy and smooth, everything prosper in the summer, and cooperation and win-win results create new achievements.