GSU CHINESE MAJOR

The sweet dumplings are a must-have item during the Lantern Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the first lunar year and is being celebrated on Feb 22 this year.

每年的农历正月十五是中国团圆佳节—元宵节，今年的元宵节是2月22日。说起元宵节，那汤圆则是节日的必备美食。

Sweet dumplings are usually made of sticky rice wrappers with varied stuffing. With its round shape and soft texture, it signifies family reunion, sweetness and happiness in traditional culture. As the whole country is celebrating it today, let’s have a look at some of the most complicated, time-consuming yet delicious and creative sweet dumplings in Chinese kitchens.

汤圆通常是由黏黏的糯米包裹着各式各样的馅做成的。汤圆外形圆圆的，质地松软，在传统中国文化中象征着家庭团圆、甜蜜和幸福。今天举国欢庆元宵佳节之际，我们一起来看看一些工序复杂，费时但很美味的汤圆吧！

by Dr. ZZ