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Lucky fish flower buns in Qingdao ready for Spring Festival plates

CGTN

A photo shows fish-shaped red flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC
A photo shows fish-shaped red flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC

A photo shows fish-shaped red flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC

A photo shows fish-shaped red flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC
A photo shows fish-shaped red flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC

A photo shows fish-shaped red flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC

A photo shows decorative flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC
A photo shows decorative flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC

A photo shows decorative flower buns in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC

A photo shows flower buns with dragon and flower embellishments in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC
A photo shows flower buns with dragon and flower embellishments in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC

A photo shows flower buns with dragon and flower embellishments in Qingdao, Shandong on January 30, 2024. /IC

Fish are considered a symbol of luck in China, where the color red carries auspicious sentiments. These bakers in the Jimo District of Qingdao, Shandong Province, have been perfecting decorative flower buns in the shape of fish, dragons, flowers and other lucky symbols. The bright colors, which come from fruit and vegetable ingredients, are expected to tempt shoppers looking for attractive dishes for their Spring Festival dinner tables. 

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