Farmers Harvesting Gordon Euryale Seeds - China

Farmers Harvesting Gordon Euryale Seeds - China

An aerial drone photo taken on August 22, 2025 shows farmers harvesting Gordon Euryale seeds in Huisheng Village of Dongxing Town of Jingjiang City, east China's Jiangsu Province. As the Chushu of the solar terms is approaching, farmers across the country are busy working in fields. Photo by Tang Dehong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Delicacy for Chushu solar term

STORY: Delicacy for Chushu solar term DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of a lotus pond 2. various of lotus roots 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NNANTA PEACE, Shanghai Int'l Studies University student 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHUI HENGYUN, Chinese farmer 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): NNANTA PEACE, Shanghai Int'l Studies University student 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (Chinese): SHUI HENGYUN, Chinese farmer 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): NNANTA PEACE, Shanghai Int'l Studies University student 8. SOUNDBITE 6 (English): NNANTA PEACE, Shanghai Int'l Studies University student STORYLINE: Wednesday marks Chushu, the second solar term on the Chinese lunar calendar in autumn. It literally means the end of heat in Chinese. In Shanghai, people usually eat dishes made of lotus roots on this day. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): NNANTA PEACE, Shanghai Int'l Studies University student "Hello, my name is Peace. I'm from Nigeria. We all know that autumn is the best time to nourish t

24 Solar Terms: Chushu

STORY: 24 Solar Terms: Chushu DATELINE: Aug. 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of animation STORYLINE: Wednesday marks Chushu, or End of Heat, the 14th of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. The scorching summer is going to pass after this day. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Guangzhou, China. (XHTV)

Harvest moon, Osaka Castle make for surreal beauty

Harvest moon, Osaka Castle make for surreal beauty

The photographer's art superimposes the Oct. 5 harvest moon on the sky over a brightly lit Osaka Castle to commemorate the autumn moon-viewing season in Japan when thanksgiving and parties abound. The full moon seen at this time is called ''chushu no meigetsu'' -- the best mid-autumn moon.

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

(220823) -- QIANDONGNAN, Aug. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villagers harvest chili peppers in Fengba Village of Cengong County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2022. Tuesday marks the Chushu of the solar terms. The scorching summer is going to pass by after this day. (Photo by Tang Peng/Xinhua)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

(220823) -- ZUNYI, Aug. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A villager drives a harvester to harvest sorghum in Minzhu Village, Zunyi city, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2022. Tuesday marks the Chushu of the solar terms. The scorching summer is going to pass by after this day. (Photo by Luo Xinghan/Xinhua)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

(220823) -- CENGONG, Aug. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villagers sort peaches in Xiazhai Village of Cengong County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2022. Tuesday marks the Chushu of the solar terms. The scorching summer is going to pass by after this day. (Photo by Luo Hui/Xinhua)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

(220823) -- CONGJIANG, Aug. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 20, 2022 shows spikes in Liangtian Village, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Tuesday marks the Chushu of the solar terms. The scorching summer is going to pass by after this day. (Photo by Luo Jinglai/Xinhua)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

(220823) -- BIJIE, Aug. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villagers harvest chili peppers in Longping Village, Bijie City, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2022. Tuesday marks the Chushu of the solar terms. The scorching summer is going to pass by after this day. (Photo by Li Hua/Xinhua)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

(220823) -- CENGONG, Aug. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Villagers sort peaches in Xiazhai Village of Cengong County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Aug. 22, 2022. Tuesday marks the Chushu of the solar terms. The scorching summer is going to pass by after this day. (Photo by Luo Hui/Xinhua)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

CHINA-END OF SUMMER-AGRICULTURE (CN)

(220823) -- DANZHAI, Aug. 23, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Aug. 17, 2022 shows the ripening grains reflected on a drop of dew on a rice leaf in Zhanliang Village of Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Tuesday marks the Chushu of the solar terms. The scorching summer is going to pass by after this day. (Photo by Huang Xiaohai/Xinhua)

Harvest moon, Osaka Castle make for surreal beauty

Harvest moon, Osaka Castle make for surreal beauty

The photographer's art superimposes the Oct. 5 harvest moon on the sky over a brightly lit Osaka Castle to commemorate the autumn moon-viewing season in Japan when thanksgiving and parties abound. The full moon seen at this time is called ''chushu no meigetsu'' -- the best mid-autumn moon. ==Kyodo