With the traditional Chinese Winter Solstice Festival falling on Wednesday, folks are making dumplings to celebrate the occasion. Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, and some young people in Chongqing are marking the day in a special way.
Wearing ancient costumes, they conduct a worship ritual that simulates the type of ceremony held by their ancestors who prayed for a good harvest in the coming year. Organizers say they hold the event to cherish the tradition and common cultural roots.
The ritual is part of the Winter Solstice cultural festival, which also includes wrapping dumplings and wontons, and displaying various traditional practices like playing music, singing opera and serving tea. The attendees have one thing in common: they all enjoy ancient Chinese culture.