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Unveiling the cultural tapestry of the 24 solar terms: Start of Summer
Updated: May 5, 2026
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The first solar term of summer – Start of Summer (li xia) – has arrived, bringing longer days and rising warmth. Insects buzz with life, Japanese snake gourds (wanggua) grow rapidly, and farmers are busy with fields.
