As temperatures rise, schools across the Chinese mainland are turning back the clock —literally! Children are diving into vibrant cultural activities to celebrate Lìxià, the Start of Summer, one of the 24 traditional solar terms marking the beginning of the hot season (May 5–19 this year).
From weighing ceremonies —where kids step on scales to “measure their growth”—to crafting colorful “egg battle” games , students are getting hands-on with customs rooted in farming heritage. Teachers say these immersive lessons blend history with fun, like cooking “summer rice” recipes or learning ancient poems about seasonal changes.
One fifth-grader in Hangzhou laughed: “I finally get why my grandparents talk about solar terms—it’s like nature’s own calendar!” Educators emphasize that these activities foster respect for China’s intangible cultural legacy while keeping traditions alive for Gen-Z.
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—literally! Children are diving into vibrant cultural activities to celebrate Lìxià, the Start of Summer, one of the 24 traditional solar terms marking the beginning of the hot season (May 5–19 this year).
—where kids step on scales to “measure their growth”—to crafting colorful “egg battle” games 
, students are getting hands-on with customs rooted in farming heritage. Teachers say these immersive lessons blend history with fun, like cooking “summer rice” recipes 
or learning ancient poems about seasonal changes.
” Educators emphasize that these activities foster respect for China’s intangible cultural legacy while keeping traditions alive for Gen-Z.
