小满
Term 8 of 24 · Summer
Date
May 20, 2024
Lunar Date
4/13
Day of Week
Monday
Xiaoman means 'lesser fullness,' when summer crops begin to plump up but are not yet mature. It's a critical period for irrigation.
In southern China, bitter vegetables are eaten to clear heat. Silkworm-rearing communities celebrate the Silkworm God Festival.