夏至
Term 10 of 24 · Summer
Date
June 21, 2019
Lunar Date
5/19
Day of Week
Friday
Xiazhi marks the summer solstice — the longest day and shortest night of the year. Despite maximum sunlight, the hottest days are still ahead.
In northern China, eating cold noodles (凉面) is traditional. Dog meat eating festival controversially occurs in some regions. Ancient ceremonies worshipped the earth god.