Today marks Jingzhe, or the "Awakening of Insects," one of the 24 traditional Chinese solar terms. Spring thunder's first call awakens the land; all beings stir at its command. Vernal vibes grow as new life emerges from mountains and valleys below. On Waking of Insects, pears we eat, a ritual clean, a flavor sweet. We honor ancestors with care, pray for a good harvest, and for peaceful air.