Every year on May 5, the Chinese mainland marks Lixia, the Start of Summer, the seventh of 24 solar terms in the traditional calendar. It signals warmer days and a fresh cycle for agriculture and culture.
Across villages and cities, children gear up for traditional egg fighting: each holds a hard-boiled egg and taps it against a friend’s. The goal? Keep your egg intact! This playful ritual is a highlight for kids eager to kick off summer.
Beyond the laughter, tea fields and rice paddies hum with activity. Farmers embark on planting and picking routines that have shaped rural life for centuries, timing their work to nature’s calendar.
This year, we’ve teamed up with AI to compose a special Lixia melody. It blends classic motifs with modern beats, inviting you to sing along and connect with this ancient tradition in a fresh way.
Ready to celebrate the Start of Summer? Press play on our AI-generated tune and join a centuries-old rhythm that bridges past and present.
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