24 Solar Terms: Mangzhong

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Mangzhong SHOOTING DATE: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:16 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people's activities during Mangzhong STORYLINE: Wednesday marks the arrival of Grain in Ear, or Mangzhong in Chinese, the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's lunar calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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(230606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Farmers work in a paddy field in Danzhai County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 6, 2023. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Huang Xiaohai/Xinhua)

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(230606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows farmers working in an experimental field in east China's Jiangsu Province, June 6, 2023. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Meng Delong/Xinhua)

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(230606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Farmers work in a field in Bacheng Town of Kunshan City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 6, 2023. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Wang Xuzhong/Xinhua)

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(230606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows farmers working in a field in Dongchen Village of Huai'an City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 6, 2023. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Chen Kai/Xinhua)

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(230606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Farmers work in a wheat field in Haizhou District of Lianyungang, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 6, 2023. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Geng Yuhe/Xinhua)

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(230606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A harvester reaps wheat in a field in Zhangwangzhuang Village of Wenxian County, Jiaozuo City, central China's Henan Province, June 6, 2023. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Xu Hongxing/Xinhua)

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(230606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Farmers work in a paddy field in Jiulongtun Village of Anshun City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 6, 2023. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Chen Xi/Xinhua)

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(230606) -- BEIJING, June 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This aerial photo shows farmers working in a paddy field in Wangguan Village of Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province, June 6, 2023. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua)

Traditional delicacy on Mangzhong solar term: plum drink

STORY: Traditional delicacy on Mangzhong solar term: plum drink DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:21 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ESRAA AYOUB, Student from Shanghai International Studies University 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN TING, Villager, Daijing Village, Shanghai Jinshan District 3. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): ESRAA AYOUB, Student from Shanghai International Studies University 4. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): SHEN TING, Villager, Daijing Village, Shanghai Jinshan District 5. SOUNDBITE 5 (Chinese): ESRAA AYOUB, Student from Shanghai International Studies University 6. SOUNDBITE 6 (Chinese): SHEN TING, Villager, Daijing Village, Shanghai Jinshan District 7. SOUNDBITE 7 (English): ESRAA AYOUB, Student from Shanghai International Studies University 8. SOUNDBITE 8 (Chinese): SHEN TING, Villager, Daijing Village, Shanghai Jinshan District 9. SOUNDBITE 9 (Chinese): ESRAA AYOUB, Student from Shanghai International Studies University 10. SOUNDBITE 10 (Chinese): SHEN TI

24 Solar Terms: Mangzhong

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Mangzhong DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of animation STORYLINE: Tuesday marks the arrival of "Mangzhong," or "Grain in Ear," the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's lunar calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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(220606) -- LIJIANG, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Farmers are busy working in a maize field ahead of the day of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", in Huangshan Township, Yulong County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, June 5, 2022. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Zhao Qingzu/Xinhua)

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(220606) -- BAOYING, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 5, 2022 shows farmers busy working in a rice paddy ahead of the day of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", in Shuangtang Village, Xiaji Township, Baoying County of Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Shen Dongbing/Xinhua)

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(220606) -- YUPING, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Farmers are busy working in rice paddies ahead of the day of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", in Shashuiping Village, Xindian Township of Yuping Dong Autonomous County in Tongren City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 5, 2022. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Hu Panxue/Xinhua)

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(220606) -- XIANJU, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 5, 2022 shows farmers busy working in the field ahead of the day of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", in Xitou Village, Hengxi Township of Xianju County, Taizhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Wang Huabin/Xinhua)

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(220606) -- ZUNHUA, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Farmers are busy working in the fields ahead of the day of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", in Angezhai Village, Liubeizhai Township of Zunhua, north China's Hebei Province, June 5, 2022. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua)

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(220606) -- HUAI'AN, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 5, 2022 shows farmers busy working in the field ahead of the day of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", in Chahe Township in Huai'an, east China's Jiangsu Province. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by He Jinghua/Xinhua)

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(220606) -- LINYI, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 5, 2022 shows a harvester reaping wheat in the field ahead of the day of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", in Bianqiao Township, Pingyi County, Linyi City, east China's Shandong Province. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Wu Jiquan/Xinhua)

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(220606) -- GUIYANG, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A farmer plows a field ahead of the day of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", in Gaopo Township, Huaxi District of Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 5, 2022. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Zhang Hui/Xinhua)

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(220606) -- CENGONG, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 5, 2022 shows farmers busy working in the field ahead of the day of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", in Yixi Village, Dayou Township, Cengong County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Tang Peng/Xinhua)

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(220606) -- ZUNYI, June 6, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Aerial photo taken on June 5, 2022 shows farmers busy working in a pepper planting base ahead of the day of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", in Zunyi of southwest China's Guizhou Province. This year's June 6 marks the arrival of "Mangzhong", or "Grain in Ear", the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar. It signifies the ripening of crops and is also a busy period for farmers. (Photo by Luo Xinghan/Xinhua)

24 Solar Terms: Mangzhong

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Mangzhong DATELINE: June 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of paintings of Mangzhong STORYLINE: Mangzhong is the ninth of 24 solar terms on China's Lunar Calendar which falls on June 6 this year. It is when the crops ripen and is a busy period for farmers. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)