Vinegar Mania Hits Shanxi! 🧡
Have you ever imagined people lining up to buy vinegar? Well, in Taiyuan, the capital of Shanxi Province in China, that’s exactly what happens during the Laba Festival! 🏮
Every year, on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, families celebrate the Laba Festival, marking the start of preparations for the Lunar New Year. One of the coolest traditions in Shanxi is buying freshly brewed vinegar from a century-old store. 🏬
Residents bring all sorts of containers—big and small, bottles and jars—to fill up with at least 2.5 kilograms of this special ingredient. The shop is filled with the tangy aroma of aged vinegar as it flows from pipes straight into everyone’s containers. Can you imagine the smell? It’s like a sea of sourness! 😃
But why vinegar? In Shanxi, vinegar isn’t just something you sprinkle on your fries; it’s a staple in their daily meals and a symbol of good luck and prosperity. Buying fresh vinegar during the Laba Festival is a way to ensure a flavorful and fortunate new year ahead. 🍚🥢
So next time you use vinegar in your salad or dipping sauce, think about the people of Shanxi and their tangy tradition. Who knew vinegar could be so cool? 😉
Reference(s):
Vinegar Fever: Laba Festival helps brew Shanxi's tangy tradition
cgtn.com
