Cold day, warm treat: People lining up at the Yonghe Lama Temple for a free bowl of auspicious Laba rice porridge. — China Daily/Asia News Network
Beijing: Chinese people began preparatory celebrations for Spring Festival, their most important annual holiday, with the Laba Rice Porridge Festival.
Laba is regarded as the prelude to the coming Lunar New Year, with people starting their preparations for Spring Festival more than 20 days in advance.
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