Beijing, January 17 (Youth.cn) - On January 16, 2025, in the Bianjie Village of Shitun Town, Wangmo County, Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, as the Spring Festival is around the corner, villagers are gathering together to prepare for the festival, make glutinous rice cakes, chat, and enjoy life.

The tradition of making glutinous rice cakes to celebrate the Spring Festival runs long among the Buyi people. Villagers who leave their hometown come back during the festival, and reunite with their family and friends. The sticky rice cake, round in shape and sticky in texture, symbolizes the unity of the family and village, hosts the blessing for a better new year. Making glutinous rice cakes, is also passing down the cultural tradition, uniting the people, and bringing the harmony, festivity, and joy to the community. Photo/VCG