Awakening of Insects, the third solar term in the Chinese lunar year, its name refers to the fact that animals wake up from hibernation by spring thunder and that the earth begins to come back to life. It is a critical time for spring agricultural activities.

   
Here are several things you should know about Awakening of Insects.

Spring Farming
The Awakening of Insects is often between late winter and early spring. Winds during this period are also an essential factor in weather forecasting. The arrival of the Awakening of Insects heralds warmer temperatures and more rainfall, and this period is significant for farmers. It is considered the beginning of the farming season.

Fishing
Around the Awakening of Insects, animals end their hibernation, and so do fish. They will swim from deep water to shallow water to feed and breed. It is a great time for fishing.

Eating Pears
Eating pears around the Awakening of Insects is a widely practiced custom in China. As the weather gets warmer and the air becomes dry, people tend to feel their mouths are parched and tongues dry, which can cause colds or coughs. A pear is sweet, juicy and cold, moistening the lungs to arrest a cough.

(By Yang Jiming/Qi Qian)