24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese people enjoy noodles on the Summer Solstice?
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The tenth solar term on the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, Xiazhi (夏至 xià zhì), or the Summer Solstice, begins on June 21st this year. In this episode, we show you why noodles have become a representative food item of this solar term.
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