The origin of the Beginning of Summer Rice: According to legend, Sun Bin, a talented person during the Warring States Period, was jealous of Pang Juan and framed him and imprisoned him in a stable. The kind-hearted soldiers sympathized with him and used local materials to make the meal. The rice leaves are mashed, soaked in juice and mixed with glutinous rice. After being cooked, they are kneaded into small dumplings and secretly given to Sun Bin for consumption. Because its shape and color were similar to horse dung, Pang Juan never discovered the secret. In the end, Sun Bin was rescued and took revenge. Later, the custom of eating the Beginning of Summer rice was formed.

The hot summer is coming, and some places have entered the rainy season. Folks believe that children can effectively prevent heat stroke after eating Beginning of Summer rice. In addition, Beginning of Summer rice contains peas, broad beans and other ingredients, including grains. It means good harvest, so eating Beginning of Summer Rice at this solar term has the meaning of good health throughout the year.

The common Beginning of Summer rice is rich in ingredients, including bamboo shoots, peas, broad beans, amaranth and other condiments. Because many kinds of things are added and cooked together, it looks particularly rich. Eating five-color rice during this season also means good health all year round.