Happy LABA Festival! Today is the Laba Festival, the eighth day of the 12th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The Chinese always say: “Don’t get the munchies kiddy! You'll get to feast during the Chinese New Year soon after Laba”. It's a playful reminder to children to have self-control and not to indulge too much in food before the Lunar New Year. On this day, Chinese people enjoy a meal of Laba congee, a traditional dish made of a mixture of glutinous rice, beans, and dried fruits. It is sa

11K views · 217 reactions | The over 1,000-year-old #Laba Festival, celebrated on the eighth day of the last lunar month, is often regarded as a prelude to the Chinese New Year. It is customary on the day for Chinese people to eat Laba pickled garlic and rice porridge. Click on the video to know more about how these foods are prepared for the occasion. | Xi's Moments | Facebook

Laba congee (腊八粥) is a traditional Chinese porridge typically enjoyed during the Laba Festival, which falls on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month and often marks the beginning of preparations for the Chinese New Year. This rich and flavorful porridge is made with a variety of ingredients (食材 shícái), including grains, beans, and dried fruits. While the specific ingredients can vary by region and personal preference, here's a general idea of what goes into Laba congee. What ingredients wou

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