Five things you may not know about summer's start
( chinadaily.com.cn )
Updated: 2017-05-08
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Zhangjiagang residents drink tea boiled using charcoal collected from neighbors at the Start of Summer. It is believed to help drive away summer illnesses. [Photo from WeChat account zjgonline] |
Drinking tea
To prevent suffering illness in damp and hot summers, Zhangjiagang residents boil tea using charcoal collected from neighbors. It is not only a blessing for good health, but also a connection of kindness between the neighbors.
