Historical origin: Liqiu is the first solar term among the 24 solar terms, usually on August 7th or 8th in the Gregorian calendar. The beginning of autumn marks the end of the hot summer and the beginning of the cool autumn.
Dietary customs: During the beginning of autumn, people will start consuming some autumn health preserving ingredients, such as longan and fruits, to nourish their bodies.
Customs: In some regions, there are activities such as ancestor worship and praying for a bountiful harvest to welcome the new season.