The day of Summer Solstice is the longest of the year. Therefore, one saying is very popular in Shaoxing City which goes, “To play, play on the day of Summer Solstice”. In ancient times, people worshipped their ancestors on this day. In addition, when Summer Solstice comes, the summer harvest of wheat is over. The tradition of eating noodles on Summer Solstice comes from the custom of tasting the flavor of new wheat.

Due to climatic factors, Dragon Boat Racings of Shaoxing City mostly have been held on Summer Solstice rather than on Dragon Boat Festival since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It was full of excitement. This tradition is still in practice even today.