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Summer Solstice: When summer is at its peak

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Xiazhi, or the Summer Solstice, is on June 21 – the 10th of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar. On this day, the Northern Hemisphere sees the longest day and the shortest night of the year. It is also the best time for enjoying the beauty of the lotus in Beijing. For each of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese lunar calendar, there are representative foods. Which food best represents the Summer Solstice? 

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