On June 22nd, the summer solstice arrived as promised. On this day, the sun shines directly over the Tropic of Cancer, bringing the longest days and shortest nights. Life flourishes and life is vibrant. WH-STEEL hopes to share with you the passion and romance of the summer solstice and savor the wisdom and beauty of this traditional solar ter

The Summer Solstice, the tenth of the 24 solar terms, was known in ancient times as "the longest day of the year," marking the official arrival of midsummer. At this time, the sun shines directly over the Tropic of Cancer, marking the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Ancient people used a gnomon to measure the sun's shadow and discovered that the shadow was shortest at noon on the Summer Solstice, thus establishing this solar term.

There are three signs of the summer solstice: 1. Male deer begin to shed their antlers; 2. Cicadas begin to sing; 3. Pinellia ternata begins to grow.

At this time, Yang Qi reaches its peak and Yin Qi begins to emerge. All things are pregnant with new changes in their peak, just as the Book of Changes says: "Yang gives birth to Yin, and from prosperity comes decline."

Yang energy is at its peak during the summer solstice, so health preservation should follow nature's principles: Calm the mind and soothe the spirit: Eat a light diet and drink sour plum soup to cool off. Exercise moderately: Take a walk in the early morning or evening to escape the heat and enjoy the cool breeze. Rest and nourish yang: "The summer solstice brings forth the birth of yin," so a proper nap can help restore energy.

The summer solstice is one of the "four seasons and eight festivals". Since ancient times, people have had the custom of celebrating the harvest and worshiping their ancestors at this time to pray for disaster relief and a good harvest.

On the summer solstice, women would give each other folding fans, cosmetics, and other gifts. Youyang Zazu: Ritual Strangeness states: “On the summer solstice, fans and cosmetic bags were presented, and there were always words to say in return.

Like the Winter Solstice, the Summer Solstice is an important folk festival in China, known in ancient times as the "Summer Solstice Festival." Before the Qing Dynasty, the Summer Solstice was a national holiday, when people returned home to reunite with their families and enjoy a drink.

In this season full of vitality, WH-STEEL would like to work with you to: feel the warmth of the sun and cherish the length of the day; listen to the rhythm of nature and savor the timeless meaning of poetry; inherit the wisdom of culture and embrace the beauty of life.