Charming China in Solar Terms: Minor Heat, a Song of Sunshine and Summer Sweetness

With the arrival of Minor Heat, midsummer kicks in. As the “dog days” of summer officially commence, the wind stirs up heat waves, turning the air into a simmering cauldron. Yet, within this fiery heat, life finds its sweetness. Let your heart find peace, take solace in the luminous bloom of lotuses, delight in cool swims, savor the sweet flesh of melons, and listen to the serenade of frogs in the twilight. Follow your heart, and tranquility with a gentle breeze will find its path into your heart.