Cold Dew 寒露
During Hanlu, or Cold Dew, the dew turns colder and a chill creeps in. Geese migrate south and chrysanthemums bloom, a fine time to admire flowers and climb hills. With dry air, people eat sesame and drink chrysanthemum tea to stay moist.
Geese come as guestsFirst pentad
Sparrows become clamsSecond pentad
Chrysanthemums bloom yellowThird pentad
Three pentads
- First pentadGeese come as guestsThe last wild geese arrive in the south, like guests from afar.
- Second pentadSparrows become clamsSparrows grow scarce while clams fill the shore; the ancients thought the sparrows had flown into the sea and become clams.
- Third pentadChrysanthemums bloom yellowChrysanthemums bloom in golden yellow.
Custom
Eat sesame and drink chrysanthemum tea to stay moisturised.
Start dates
- October 8, 2025
- October 8, 2026
- October 8, 2027