Mangzhong, also the Grain in Ear, is the ninth of the 24 solar terms, as well as the third in summer. In this season, the temperature rises significantly, the rainfall is abundant, and the air humidity is high, which is suitable for the planting of late rice and other cereal crops.

What are the cultural connotations of the 24 Solar Terms? What will it be like when expats meet with the solar terms? Let’s step into the world of poetry and harvest grain and sow hope in summer together with Natnicha Kongthaisong from Thailand.