Zitui Bun, also known as "Lao Mo Mo" or "Old Steamed Bun", is a traditional delicacy of Shanxi province during the Qingming tomb-sweeping festival. A Zitui Bun weighs about one pound, and the process of making them requires many tools used with great care and precision to craft these beautiful object rich with cultural significance. The bun is named after Jie Zitui, a famous hermit of the Spring and Autumn period; and it subsequently became incorporated into the two festivals of Qingming and "Hanshi" cold food day, making Zitui buns into a holiday tradition. |
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