What to do during the Grain in Ear solar term? Folk customs of Grain in Ear solar term in different regions

What should we do during the Grain in Ear solar term? The Grain in Ear solar term of 2017 is coming soon. The origin of Grain in Ear indicates that there will be more rain, rising temperature and civil activities will become busy. Next, let’s take a look at the customs and activities related to the Grain in Ear solar term.

What to do during the Grain in Ear solar term

An Miao Festival

"Mangzhong, Grain in Ear, everything is busy." In southern Anhui, every Grain in Ear season, after planting rice, a sacrificial ceremony for the rice seedlings is held. Every household uses new wheat flour to make steamed buns, which they shape into shapes of grains, livestock, fruits, and vegetables, then dye them with vegetable juice. They use them as sacrificial offerings, praying for a good harvest and family safety in the coming year.

Send flower god

Sending flowers to the god during the Grain in Ear season is an ancient folk sacrificial custom. According to ancient sayings, after the Grain in Ear season, the flowers wither and the Flower Goddess abdicates. People will then hold a grand ceremony for her to express their gratitude and hope to meet her again next year. This is called sending off the Flower Goddess. However, this custom is mainly spread among flower growers and literati, and is far from daily life. It is mainly a cultural interest of literati to show off their taste.