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2024.01.17 16:18 GMT+8

Full steam ahead as huamo prove to be hot sellers in northern China

Updated 2024.01.17 16:18 GMT+8
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A baker shows off loong-shaped huamo in Shijiazhuang, north China's Hebei Province, on January 14, 2024. /CFP

A peacock-shaped huamo is seen in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province, in this photo taken on January 14, 2024. /CFP

Flower-shaped huamo are seen on display in Zibo, east China's Shandong Province, on January 16, 2024. /CFP

Huamo in the shape of cartoon figures are seen in Xiangyang, central China's Hubei Province, on January 13, 2024. /CFP

This photo taken on January 13 2024 shows huamo shaped like animals in Rizhao, east China's Shandong Province. /CFP

As Spring Festival approaches, steamed buns artistically shaped like animals or figures known as huamo are capturing the festive spirit and proving to be hot sellers in northern China. 

Known for their elaborate designs and ingenious concepts, huamo have been present at celebrations and important occasions since the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, offering to bring good fortune to guests. They were listed as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. 

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