Have you ever heard of the Laba Festival? It’s a special and fun Chinese tradition that brings families and communities together! 🎊
Every year, the Laba Festival falls on January 7. It’s a time when people in China eat tasty Laba porridge to wish for peace, happiness, and good health in the coming year. 🥣❤️
In Yinjiang Tujia and Miao Autonomous County, located in China’s Guizhou Province, the local Tujia and Miao communities celebrate this festival with big smiles and warm hearts. They gather to cook a delicious feast that’s full of meaning and tradition. 👫👭
What’s in the Laba porridge? More than 10 yummy ingredients! These include glutinous rice, peanuts, red beans, and dates. Each ingredient is chosen carefully and has a special meaning. 🌾🥜🍚
Zhang Lifang, a local resident, shared, “We add 30 grams of red beans, 20 grams of seeds of Job’s tears, and six red dates to represent a vibrant and prosperous year ahead. The six dates signify smooth success in all endeavors.” Isn’t that cool? Each part of the porridge is like a good luck charm! 🍀
The making of Laba porridge is a meticulous process. Everyone works together, sharing stories and laughter while they cook. It’s not just about the food; it’s about friendship, family, and hoping for a great year to come. 😊👨👩👧👦
So next time you enjoy a bowl of porridge, remember the Laba Festival and the warm traditions of the Tujia and Miao people in Guizhou Province. Maybe you can start your own tasty tradition with your family! 🥣🎉
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Tujia community celebrates Laba Festival with warm traditions
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