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Red-stamped buns bring prosperity to Jinhua's New Year tables

CGTN

A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows freshly made red-stamped buns in a workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC
A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows freshly made red-stamped buns in a workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC

A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows freshly made red-stamped buns in a workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC

A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows a woman stamps red seals onto steamed buns in a workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC
A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows a woman stamps red seals onto steamed buns in a workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC

A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows a woman stamps red seals onto steamed buns in a workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC

A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows a bun workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC
A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows a bun workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC

A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows a bun workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC

A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows a bun workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC
A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows a bun workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC

A photo taken on January 22, 2025 shows a bun workshop in Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, China. /IC

January 22 and January 23, 2025, mark the traditional "Little New Year" celebrations in northern and southern China respectively, symbolizing the beginning and prelude to the Chinese New Year festivities.

The bustling towns of Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, are alive with the sounds of nearly 100 busy bun workshops. Workers are racing against time to prepare the famous Jinhua red-stamped buns for the festive season.

Adorned with bright red stamps, these iconic steamed buns symbolize unity, prosperity, and hope for a thriving New Year. On Jinhua family reunion tables, braised pork with steamed buns is a must-have dish, often serving as the highlight of the New Year's Eve dinner.

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