Heading towards the prime of the year
Farmers in the southern part of China might be too busy to celebrate the arrival of the summer, as this is the best time of the year to plant the early rice.
Lixia is defined by the fast growth of various types of flora and fauna, including plants. There are a bunch of ancient Chinese idioms warning people of the severe consequences that come for staying idle during this period of time, namely crop failure and starvation. (Photo/CGTN)