Residents of Dingri County in Xizang rang in Lunar New Year with a unique blend of festivities, merging traditional gutu soup rituals 🌟 with modern celebrations. On January 28, families gathered in cozy prefabricated homes—a symbol of post-earthquake recovery—to watch the 2025 Spring Festival Gala and share bowls of hearty gutu, made with highland barley, yak meat, and dried cheese.
🎇 The evening carried emotional weight as locals reflected on resilience following recent earthquakes. One family described how scenes of community rebuilding during the gala resonated deeply, blending hope with cultural pride. \"Gutu Eve reminds us of our roots, but this year also showed our strength,\" shared a resident.
🏔️ The celebration highlighted Xizang’s rich culinary heritage while underscoring the region’s recovery journey—a story of warmth, unity, and renewal that’s perfect for #FoodTok meets #CultureVibes.
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Residents of Dingri County celebrate Chinese New Year with gutu
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