Laba Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.

Laba rice porridge is an indispensable staple food on this day. China has a history of eating Laba rice porridge for more than 1,000 years.People will add beans and rice they have at home to the porridge. The more kinds of rice there are, the better the weather and life will be in the new year.

On the 8th day of the 12th lunar month, the ancient people had a tradition of offering sacrifices to their ancestors and praying for good harvest. Since this day, the New Year atmosphere has become increasingly strong, and every family will be ready for the Spring Festival.

Going to a fair is a very popular traditional custom for Qingdao people. The Fair in Qingdao has its own characteristics and is very popular. You must return with a full load and feel the strong flavor of the New Year and a full sense of happiness

This year's Laba Festival, We wish everyone safe and sound.

(By Liu Qin/Yuan Yu)