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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma (2nd L) poses for a group photo with her family 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

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows a view of Khorchak Village in 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 of highland barley

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows a view of Khorchak Village in 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 of highland barley

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-EID AL-FITR-COOKIES

(240409) -- BAGHDAD, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An Iraqi makes traditional cookies known as Kleicha for the Eid al-Fitr in Baghdad, Iraq, April 8, 2024. Kleicha, a popular cookie made with flour and butter in Iraq, is in various shapes with fillings. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-EID AL-FITR-COOKIES

(240409) -- BAGHDAD, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An Iraqi makes traditional cookies known as Kleicha for the Eid al-Fitr in Baghdad, Iraq, April 8, 2024. Kleicha, a popular cookie made with flour and butter in Iraq, is in various shapes with fillings. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-EID AL-FITR-COOKIES

(240409) -- BAGHDAD, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An Iraqi girl shows traditional cookies known as Kleicha for the Eid al-Fitr in Baghdad, Iraq, April 8, 2024. Kleicha, a popular cookie made with flour and butter in Iraq, is in various shapes with fillings. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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IRAQ-BAGHDAD-EID AL-FITR-COOKIES

(240409) -- BAGHDAD, April 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on April 8, 2024 shows Iraqi traditional cookies Kleicha in Baghdad, Iraq. Kleicha, a popular cookie made with flour and butter in Iraq, is in various shapes with fillings. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240210) -- BEIJING, Feb. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Wangmo's grandson Pasang Norbu (R) talks with her great-granddaughter Yangjen Lhamo after dinner at home in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 8, 2024. The Tibetan New Year coincides with the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. 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. The village of Jiagen in Damxung is exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere during the "Gutu Eve". Like other locals, family members of Sichod Wangmo gathered at home and enjoyed the feast, looking forward to having better days in the new year. (Xinhua/Sun Ruibo)

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-GUTU EVE-FEAST (CN)

(240209) -- LHASA, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Wangmo has "gutu" at home in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 8, 2024. The Tibetan New Year coincides with the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. 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. As the festival approaches, the village is exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, family members of Sichod Wangmo also gathered at home and enjoyed the feast, looking forward to having better days in the upcoming year. (Xinhua/Sun Ruibo)

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-GUTU EVE-FEAST (CN)

(240209) -- LHASA, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Wangmo's daughter-in-law cooks "gutu" at home in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 8, 2024. The Tibetan New Year coincides with the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. 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. As the festival approaches, the village is exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, family members of Sichod Wangmo also gathered at home and enjoyed the feast, looking forward to having better days in the upcoming year. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-GUTU EVE-FEAST (CN)

(240209) -- LHASA, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Wangmo's great-grandson and great-granddaughter wait to have "gutu" at home in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 8, 2024. The Tibetan New Year coincides with the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. 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. As the festival approaches, the village is exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, family members of Sichod Wangmo also gathered at home and enjoyed the feast, looking forward to having better days in the upcoming year. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-GUTU EVE-FEAST (CN)

(240209) -- LHASA, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Wangmo (R) takes a bowl of "gutu" from her son at home in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 8, 2024. The Tibetan New Year coincides with the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. 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. As the festival approaches, the village is exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, family members of Sichod Wangmo also gathered at home and enjoyed the feast, looking forward to having better days in the upcoming year. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-GUTU EVE-FEAST (CN)

(240209) -- LHASA, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Wangmo's grandson Pasang Norbu (R) talks with her great-granddaughter Yangjen Lhamo after dinner at home in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 8, 2024. The Tibetan New Year coincides with the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. 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. As the festival approaches, the village is exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, family members of Sichod Wangmo also gathered at home and enjoyed the feast, looking forward to having better days in the upcoming year. (Xinhua/Sun Ruibo)

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-DAMXUNG-GUTU EVE-FEAST (CN)

(240209) -- LHASA, Feb. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sichod Wangmo (2nd R) and her family have "gutu" at home in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 8, 2024. The Tibetan New Year coincides with the Chinese Lunar New Year, or the Spring Festival, which falls on Feb. 10 this year. 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. As the festival approaches, the village is exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, family members of Sichod Wangmo also gathered at home and enjoyed the feast, looking forward to having better days in the upcoming year. (Xinhua/Sun Ruibo)

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A family member of Pasang Butri conducts a traditional ritual with a torch in his hands at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-stor

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pasang Butri distributes "gutu" at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-story house. Sitting around a pot of steaming "gutu," famili

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A family member puts a traditional Tibetan hat on the head of Pasang Butri's granddaughter at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-s

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pasang Butri pours highland barley wine at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-story house. Sitting around a pot of steaming "gutu,

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Children of Pasang Butri's family check a note inside a "gutu" dough drop at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-story house. Sitti

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pasang Butri's family members have "gutu" at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-story house. Sitting around a pot of steaming "gut

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pasang Butri makes "gutu" at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-story house. Sitting around a pot of steaming "gutu," families and

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 10, 2024 shows fireworks illuminating the sky on the "Gutu Eve" of farmers' New Year in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pasang Butri makes "gutu" at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-story house. Sitting around a pot of steaming "gutu," families and

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pasang Butri pours highland barley wine at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-story house. Sitting around a pot of steaming "gutu,

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pasang Butri cooks "gutu" at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-story house. Sitting around a pot of steaming "gutu," families and

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(InTibet) CHINA-XIZANG-XIGAZE-FARMERS' NEW YEAR-FEAST-GUTU (CN)

(240111) -- XIGAZE, Jan. 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Pasang Butri's family members have "gutu" at home in Xigaze, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 10, 2024. Locals in Xigaze celebrate the farmers' New Year on the first day of the twelfth month of the Tibetan calendar, which falls on Jan. 12 this year. As the festival approaches, families in Xigaze are exuding a cheerful and festive atmosphere. Like other locals, the 59-year-old Pasang Butri cooked on Wednesday night for families who gathered at her home and enjoyed a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, to celebrate the upcoming farmers' New Year. "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. For the family of Pasang Butri, this is their first time to spend the farmers' New Year in their new home, a newly renovated three-story house. Sitting around a pot of steaming "gut

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

Two people work the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at the Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the most popular among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

Two people work the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at the Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the most popular among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman takes several doughs out of the oven during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at the Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings a favorite among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman places a roscón in the display of Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman decorates a roscón during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The nearly 600 artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 "roscones de Reyes", with cream and truffle fillings being the most popular among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman decorates a roscón with cream during the making of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The nearly 600 artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman places dough during the making of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the most popular among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at the Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A woman holds a roscón during the making of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the most popular among locals. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A man works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid, Spain. The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A "roscón de Reyes", at Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 "roscones de Reyes", with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bakeries Expect To Sell 2.8 Million Roscones - Madrid

A person works the dough during the elaboration of roscones de Reyes, at the Obrador El Panazo, on January 4, 2023, in Madrid (Spain). The 600 or so artisan bakeries in the Community of Madrid plan to sell more than 2.8 roscones de Reyes, with cream and truffle fillings being the favorite among Madrilenians. The price of this sweet has risen an average of 10%, according to the Association of Artisan Pastry Entrepreneurs of Madrid (ASEMPAS). The roscón de Reyes is the typical sweet of the Three Kings Day, next January 6, and puts an end to the Christmas holidays. Photo by Eduardo Parra/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Young Syrian woman shares life in China's Jiangsu

STORY: Young Syrian woman shares life in China's Jiangsu DATELINE: Sept. 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:14 LOCATION: NANJING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Fajer Kseibi's daily life in China 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAJER KSEIBI, Danyang Kseibi Tools Co. Ltd. in Jiangsu Province STORYLINE: 22-year-old Fajer Kseibi from Syria came to China with her parents during her childhood Now Fajer not only speaks fluent Chinese, but also has an interest in traditional Chinese history and culture SOUNDBITE (Chinese): FAJER KSEIBI, Danyang Kseibi Tools Co. Ltd. in Jiangsu Province "I'm Fajer Kseibi from Syria. I am 22 years old. I first came across the Chinese character 'Ren' (benevolence) during my childhood, as the character can also refer to nuts like almonds and walnuts in mooncakes, and we also have pastries with five-nut fillings in Syria. However, as I grew up, I studied Chinese culture in China and interacted with Chinese people. I realized that the word 'Ren' has deeper meanings; it can be said t

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Sweet fair held in N China's Hebei to celebrate Lantern Festival

STORY: Sweet fair held in N China's Hebei to celebrate Lantern Festival DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2023 LENGTH: 0:00:51 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the sweet fair STORYLINE: A sweet fair was held in Renqiu City, China's Hebei to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival. All snacks sold at the fair are sugarcoated fruits, or "Tanghulu" in Chinese. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG CE, Vendor "We attend the fair every year. This year we brought many new varieties, including the fruit sticks with fillings of black sesame, sticky rice, and sticks of cherry tomatoes, golden berries and others." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shijiazhuang, China. (XHTV)