Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV baptizes 20 children In the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on January 11, 2026. Continuing a 45-year-old tradition Pope Leo XIV presided over the baptism of 20 children of Vatican employees in the Sistine Chapel. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, the administration of the Sacrament took place during a Mass on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Alessia Giuliani/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Matteo Pernaselci/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Elisabetta Trevisan/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St Peter s Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Closes the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door of Saint Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on January 6, 2026 on the Feast of the Epiphany, marking the official end of the Jubilee Year 2025. Photo by (EV) F. Origlia/Vatican Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

This photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows "Gutu" cooked at Jamyang Drolma's home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Local residents in Tibetan costumes celebrate the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

A resident shows a note denoting wishes and expectations for the New Year on the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family re

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Local residents celebrate the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley and

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma prepares "chema" at home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley and

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma's mother cooks "Gutu" at their home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland