Vinegar Fever: Taiyuan Residents Embrace Laba Festival Tradition
As the Laba Festival arrives, Taiyuan residents line up at a century-old shop to buy freshly brewed vinegar, embracing a tangy tradition that heralds the Lunar New Year.
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As the Laba Festival arrives, Taiyuan residents line up at a century-old shop to buy freshly brewed vinegar, embracing a tangy tradition that heralds the Lunar New Year.
Visitors to Qikou Ancient Town in Shanxi Province are captivated by a giant teapot pouring vinegar, highlighting the town’s rich history of producing Shanxi aged vinegar, a Chinese culinary treasure over 3,000 years old.
In Shanxi Province, vinegar isn’t just a condiment—it’s a way of life. Discover why locals consume up to 10kg of vinegar each year and how this tradition shapes their cuisine and culture.