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Laba Festival: Counting down to the Year of the Horse

China.org.cn
| January 26, 2026
2026-01-26

The Laba Festival, celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth month in the Chinese calendar, is often seen as the precursor to the Spring Festival.

On Laba, families enjoy porridge made from various grains and beans, which symbolizes harvest and prosperity. They celebrate the abundance of the past year and wish for a bountiful year ahead.

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