The north and south winter solstice are in great music
In southern China, the winter solstice is also an important traditional festival, and people also have some special foods and Xi to celebrate on this day. Although there are certain differences between the north and the south in how the winter solstice is celebrated, there are also some delicacies related to the winter solstice in the southern region.
Tangyuan: Tangyuan is one of the essential foods in the winter solstice festival in the southern region. Similar to dumplings in the north, tangyuan are also made from flour and are usually round. The difference is that the fillings of the rice balls are diverse, which can be sesame seeds, bean paste, peanuts, etc. Tangyuan symbolizes reunion and the warmth of family, and it is common for people to prepare and enjoy it together as a family.
Laba Porridge: Another important traditional Xi of the winter solstice in the southern region is to drink Laba porridge. The eighth day of the lunar month is the Laba Festival, and the arrival of the Laba Festival is closely connected with the winter solstice. Laba porridge is made from a variety of grains and legumes, including glutinous rice, red beans, peanuts, lotus seeds, etc. Laba congee means saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new, praying for good health, and people believe that drinking Laba congee can eliminate disasters and prolong life, and bless the safety of the whole family.
Sticky rice: Another traditional food for the winter solstice in the southern region is sticky rice. People usually use glutinous rice to be steamed and add some vegetables, meat, etc. as ingredients to make glutinous rice with various flavors. Sticky rice symbolizes reunion and a good harvest, and is also one of the common delicacies in the winter solstice festival in the southern region.
Yellow porridge: In some southern regions, people also drink yellow porridge to celebrate the winter solstice. Yellow porridge is made from boiled soybeans and glutinous rice, which is golden in color and rich in nutrients. Yellow porridge represents the hope of a good harvest and good luck in the coming year.
In addition to the above foods, there are also some local winter solstice delicacies in the southern region, such as taro cake in Guangdong, fried rice noodles in Fujian, etc., which are the traditional winter solstice festival foods of local people, with unique flavors and cultural connotations.
In short, the winter solstice in the south also has its own unique food and Xi. Tangyuan, laba congee, glutinous rice, yellow porridge and other traditional delicacies loved by people in the south are not only nourishing and healthy, but also symbolize reunion, harvest and auspiciousness. On the day of the winter solstice, families gather to prepare and enjoy these delicacies together, and feel the joy and warmth of the festival.