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43 Jiangsu Glimpses

Qingtuan:

Qingming Festival's

Bite of Spring

—— The Nanjinger

Qingming Festival, also known as the
Tomb-sweeping Day, is usually a sign of
the early spring. At this time of year, the
sweet taste of spring becomes a must-
have for local people.

In the traditional Chinese diet, every
season has its corresponding seasonal
food according to their ingredients,
tastes and meanings. When it comes to
Qingming, Qingtuan, or green sticky
rice balls, is the one. Nowadays, these
beautiful little green balls can be seen
everywhere in the markets or street stalls
around Nanjing.