As 2026’s Spring Festival approaches, a village pastry shop in Changzhou, Jiangsu, is crafting edible luck! Artisans are shaping handmade rice cakes into golden ingots 🥠, plump peaches 🍑, and vibrant persimmons – each symbolizing prosperity, longevity, and abundance for the Lunar New Year.
This sweet tradition, passed through generations, has become a viral sensation among young locals blending heritage with Instagram-worthy aesthetics. “It’s like edible art with grandma’s wisdom baked in,” says 24-year-old visitor Li Mei, snapping photos of the festive treats.
With orders surging ahead of February’s celebrations, these cakes aren’t just desserts – they’re edible wishes for a sweeter year ahead. 🧧
