Have you ever heard of a bun shaped like a pomegranate? 🍞+🍎=❓
In a place called Zaozhuang in east China’s Shandong Province, folk artists are making special red pomegranate-shaped steamed buns called ‘ximo’ to celebrate the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival! 🎉
The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China. It’s a time for family reunions, lots of delicious food, and traditions to bring good luck for the coming year. 🧧✨
These unique buns are made with flour and natural ingredients like fruit and vegetable juices, which give them their bright red color. The red color and the pomegranate shape both symbolize good luck and prosperity. 🍞❤️
Did you know that Zaozhuang is known as the ‘Hometown of Pomegranates’ in China? Pomegranates are considered auspicious fruits because they have so many seeds, symbolizing many blessings and a big family. 😊
People give these red pomegranate-shaped buns as gifts to friends and family on special occasions, like birthdays, weddings, and of course, the Spring Festival. It’s a tasty way to share good wishes for success and a prosperous New Year! 🎁
Would you like to try one of these lucky buns? Maybe you can make your own special treats to celebrate the New Year in your own way! 🍽️✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
