Celebrate Laba with a Bowl of Sweet Porridge!

Did you get a chance to enjoy some sweet Laba porridge this year? Laba Festival is the vibrant start of a month-long celebration that leads up to the Chinese New Year. On this special day, families across China come together to cook a warm, fragrant bowl of Laba porridge. Buddhist temples throughout the country also serve this hearty meal to worshippers, as Laba is also an important Buddhist holiday. Laba Festival is about more than just porridge. Check out our in-depth piece about the festival here.