As the Chinese New Year approaches, the people of Sinan County in Tongren City, Guizhou Province, are adding a fun twist to their traditional rice cakes! This year, talented artisans have created snake-themed huatianba, delicious rice cakes shaped like snakes to celebrate the upcoming year. 🐍
What is Huatianba?
Huatianba is a special kind of rice cake made from glutinous rice, japonica rice, and natural dyes extracted from radishes! 🌾🥕 These colorful, sweet, and sticky cakes have been a part of Sinan’s culture since the Ming Dynasty, which is over 600 years ago! That’s a lot of history in a tasty treat!
Why Snakes?
In Chinese culture, each year is represented by an animal from the Chinese zodiac. By making snake-shaped huatianba, people are sharing good wishes and hoping for a lucky and prosperous year ahead! 🎉
A Tasty Tradition
The creation of these snake-themed rice cakes shows how traditions can be both honored and enjoyed in new ways. Would you like to try one of these delightful treats? 🍰
Reference(s):
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