Folk customs experienced to welcome Laba Festival

As the Laba Festival arrives, themed activities are organized across China to experience Laba folk customs. Photo taken on January 17, 2024 shows teachers guiding children in making creative wintersweet as part of the Laba theme in Fanyang Town, east China’s Anhui Province. (Xiaobenxiang/Guangming Picture)

Children enjoy tasting Laba porridge at Tong'an Kindergarten in Gaocheng District, Shijiazhuang City, north China’s Hebei Province on January 17, 2024. (Liang Zidong/Guangming Picture)

On the same day, volunteers and residents are cooking Laba porridge in Qingquan Street Community, Hohhot City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. (Genhou/Guangming Picture)

Photo taken on January 17, 2024 shows children preparing to make Laba porridge In Jiaozuo City, central China’s Henan Province. (Cheng Quan/Guangming Picture)