Live: What role does ‘Summer Solstice’ play in health cultivation?

CGTN published this video item, entitled “Live: What role does ‘Summer Solstice’ play in health cultivation?” – below is their description.

Summer Solstice is the 10th solar term of the year on the traditional Chinese lunar calendar that divides a year into 24 solar terms. It is a very important time in nature and plays a significant role in health cultivation and disease prevention. What’s special about this day? What health tips should people follow on this day?

The 24 solar terms were created thousands of years ago and considered as a handbook to guide ancient Chinese how to live. Today, this tradition still plays a significant role in guiding people’s lives including eating special foods and performing cultural rituals.

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