1 / 4   Huamo, an ornate flour bun offered during Spring Festival is popular throughout China. /VCG Photo

2 / 4   Kong Xiangguo, a Huamo craftsman from east China’s Shandong Province, has been busy creating a multitude of designs. Dough and dates are the main ingredients of Kong’s Huamo. /VCG Photo

3 / 4   He uses scissors, a knife and chopsticks to create various designs. By selling his Huamo to buyers in Beijing and other cities, Kong can make as much as 10,000 yuan during Spring Festival. /VCG Photo 

4 / 4   Originated in northwest Shanxi Province, Huamo has been a snack since the Qing Dynasty (1636 - 1912). In 2008, Shanxi Huamo was inscribed into the state-level intangible cultural heritage list. /VCG Photo