🎉 With just weeks to go until the 2026 Spring Festival, the village pastry shop in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, is buzzing with festive energy. Artisans are crafting handmade rice cakes in joyful shapes that symbolize good luck and abundance.
🍊 These rice cakes take the form of ingots, peaches, and persimmons each a festive icon: ingots for wealth, peaches for longevity, and persimmons for prosperity. The soft, sticky texture and sweet aroma fill the air, bringing warmth to chilly winter days.
👩🍳 Using traditional techniques passed down through generations, each cake is pressed, steamed, and decorated by hand. No fancy machines just family recipes, wooden molds, and plenty of festive spirit.
🌏 Across Asia, similar rice-based treats mark lunar new year celebrations from Vietnams bánh tét to Japans mochi. Its a delicious reminder of how food brings people together, whether youre in Jakarta, Bangkok, or Chennai.
✨ Whether youre planning your Spring Festival feast or simply love cultural bites, these Jiangsu rice cakes add a sweet touch to any celebration. Share your festival food pics and spread the festive vibes! 🎊
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