周报听说第4期

Around the eighth of October, the 17th solar term, the "Cold Dew" arrives.The temperature has now cooled down noticeably and the weather is unpredictable. The Chongyang festival is one of the traditional festivals for Chinese people to respect the old. People climb the hills and mountains and pray for continued blessings.The lotuses of the summer have all withered. 15 days after the last solar term, the calendar has moved on to the 17th solar term named Hanlu. It refers to the "Cold Dew" as it condenses and almost becomes frost. However, the colder the weather, the easier it is to build up an appetite. And in this autumn weather as it starts to cool down, the Chinese have a solution, seeking out a special kind of delicious food. Shanghai's Chenghuang Temple, is packed with people. People come from all over drawn to shanghai's local delicacies. These snacks are world famous. The hanlu solar term is all about unmissable flavors. But if you are not around for these few days of feasting, you'll have to wait an entire year to get the chance again. Cold Dew may not be the most beautiful solar term in terms of nature, but it may well be one that is tied most closely to an overloaded of sensory experiences. And I was surprised to discover connections between China and the United Kingdom in terms of traditional culture. Whether derived by accident or coincidence, I think traditional culture is a common good, transcending the boundaries between nations and eras, able to outlive us all.