In the heart of Jiangkou County, Guizhou Province, the vibrant tradition of making sticky rice cakes takes center stage as the Chinese New Year approaches. Yanxi Village comes alive early in the morning, with wisps of smoke rising from courtyards where families gather to prepare this cherished delicacy.
The process is a communal effort, symbolizing unity and prosperity. Residents meticulously roll sticky white rice balls in bowls of red glutinous rice, creating a festive coating that signifies good fortune. This year, Yanxi Village is preparing over 30 kilograms of rice cakes, a testament to their collective hope for a vibrant and sweet year ahead.
Li Yuanzhen, a long-time resident of Yanxi Village, shared his sentiments: \"Red sticky rice cakes symbolize good fortune. Every household makes them for the Chinese New Year. This year, we're preparing over 30 kilograms of rice cake, wishing for a year as vibrant and sweet as these cakes.\"
The tradition not only preserves cultural heritage but also strengthens community bonds, making the Chinese New Year celebrations in Guizhou a heartwarming display of togetherness and shared aspirations.
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Villagers in Guizhou make sticky rice cakes ahead of Chinese New Year
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