Guyu is the sixth of the 24 solar terms and the last of spring, usually between April 19 and 21 each year.
Regarding its origin, there is such a legend: Cangjie succeeded in making words, and heaven and earth felt its merits, so it rained grain and rice. Therefore, later generations named this day Guyu and became one of the 24 solar terms.
Guyu originates from the ancient saying of "rain gives birth to a hundred grains", which indicates that the cold wave weather is basically over, the temperature rises faster, and the rainfall is frequent, which is conducive to the growth of grains, and it is a reflection of the ancient farming culture for the season.
In China, there are many interesting Xi customs during the Guyu season, including steaming Guyu rice, drinking Guyu tea, appreciating peonies, sacrificing the sea, eating spring and other Xi customs.
Guyu rice is made from glutinous rice, red dates, peanuts and other raw materials, symbolizing a good harvest and auspiciousness. Gu Yu tea is a tea made from the fresh tea leaves picked by Gu Yu on this day, and it is picked in the morning.
Gu Yu tea is the tea made from the fresh tea leaves picked by Gu Yu on this day. Guyu tea is emerald green in color, soft in leaf quality, rich in vitamins and amino acids, and has a pleasant aroma. Legend has it that Gu Yu's tea on this day will clear the fire, ward off evil spirits, and brighten the eyes.
Peony flowers are known as valley rain flowers, rich flowers, and peony appreciation in the valley rain season has been extended for thousands of years.
Guyu sacrifices to the sea and has a history of more than 2,000 years in the coastal area of northern China. As soon as the time of the sea festival arrives, the fishermen will carry the offerings to the Tanah Lot Temple and the Niangniang Temple to place offerings, and some will carry the offerings to the seaside, beat gongs and drums, set off firecrackers, and face the sea to worship, the scene is very grand.
Eating spring is eating toon. Before and after the rain in the valley, the toon is mellow and refreshing, and the nutritional value is high, so there is a saying that "the toon is as tender as silk before the rain".