Have you ever seen edible art? ๐ฅ In Yuncheng, a city in China’s Shanxi Province, an artisan named Jiang Sha is creating amazing steamed dough figurines called “huamo”! ๐
With the Spring Festival (also known as Chinese New Year) and the Year of the Snake coming up ๐, Jiang is busy crafting colorful creations that bring joy and good luck. Using white flour and natural colors from fresh fruits and veggies ๐๐ฅ, she turns simple dough into delightful works of art!
Her figurines include cute cartoon animals from the Chinese zodiac, the character “fu” (็ฆ) which means blessing, and festive designs like lion dances ๐ฆ. Each one symbolizes happiness, good fortune, and prosperity.
These vibrant huamo are super popular at holiday markets. People love buying them to decorate their homes or give as gifts to family and friends ๐. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they can also be eaten!
Isn’t it cool how Jiang combines traditional techniques with creative designs to celebrate the festival? Maybe you can try making your own dough creations at home! ๐
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
