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Farmers harvest lotus roots to meet Spring Festival demand

CGTN

Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP
Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP

Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP

Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP
Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP

Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP

Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP
Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP

Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP

Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP
Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP

Farmers harvest lotus roots in Nantong, Jiangsu Province on January 31, 2024. /CFP

Farmers in Nantong, east China's Jiangsu Province, are busy harvesting lotus roots to keep up with market demand as Spring Festival approaches. Lotus root is a popular food among Chinese people during Spring Festival, because its a homophone for "having every year," bringing good luck and auspiciousness. Consuming lotus roots in early spring is also good for the health. It can help regulate the gastrointestinal function and aid digestion.

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