A Thousand Whys
24 Solar Terms: Why do Chinese children wear egg pouches on the Start of Summer?
05 May 2023
The seventh solar term in China, Lixia (立夏 lì xià), or the Start of Summer, marks the beginning of the summer season. In this episode, we take you to the fascinating story of Nu Wa, a Chinese goddess, using her wisdom to protect children. We'll also show you why Chinese children wear egg pouches and like to play the egg game on this day!
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