Locals make braised streaky pork in Yinjiang, Guizhou Province on January 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

Locals make braised streaky pork in Yinjiang, Guizhou Province on January 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A woman cuts streaky pork into thick slices in Yinjiang, Guizhou Province on January 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

A woman cuts streaky pork into thick slices in Yinjiang, Guizhou Province on January 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

Locals make braised streaky pork in Yinjiang, Guizhou Province on January 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

Locals make braised streaky pork in Yinjiang, Guizhou Province on January 6, 2025. /Photo provided to CGTN

Streaky pork is marinated with a variety of seasonings. /Photo provided to CGTN

Streaky pork is marinated with a variety of seasonings. /Photo provided to CGTN

Streaky pork appears red after seasoning, symbolizing good luck. /Photo provided to CGTN

Streaky pork appears red after seasoning, symbolizing good luck. /Photo provided to CGTN

Streaky pork appears red after seasoning, symbolizing good luck. /Photo provided to CGTN

Streaky pork appears red after seasoning, symbolizing good luck. /Photo provided to CGTN

Braised streaky pork appears red after steaming. /Photo provided to CGTN

Braised streaky pork appears red after steaming. /Photo provided to CGTN

As the Spring Festival approaches, a festive atmosphere prevails across China. In Yinjiang, Guizhou Province, there is a special traditional dish – braised pork. This dish is not only a must-have for Tujia people during festivals but also the first choice for entertaining guests.

Streaky pork is sliced into thick pieces, and then seasoned with liquor, rice wine, sugar, pepper, garlic, ginger and a blend of different sauces. The marinated meat is then colored with red paste, symbolizing good luck.

This traditional steamed dish, passed down through generations, remains an essential part of Spring Festival celebrations in Yinjiang, carrying rich cultural connotations and good wishes.