As the White Dew season paints crisp mornings across Asia, farmers in southwest China's Chengdu plain are orchestrating a symphony of harvest activity. This ancient solar term, marking the transition from humid summers to drier autumns, has transformed the region's fields into waves of golden mid-season rice ready for reaping.
Agricultural communities rise before dawn to gather grains while avoiding moisture-laden dew that threatens to spoil crops. The rhythmic swish of scythes blends with the chatter of workers bundling stalks, creating a living tapestry of food security in action. This annual ritual not only sustains local economies but preserves cultural traditions dating back generations.
Beyond agriculture, the White Dew season influences regional markets as fresh harvests begin circulating. Analysts note increased activity in logistics and food processing sectors, while cultural enthusiasts observe traditional tea-drinking rituals using chrysanthemum petals – believed to counteract autumn dryness according to Chinese medicinal practices.
