To the Esteemed Wanderer: Time flies, yet the mountains and rivers remain unchanged. Recently, I've been trave…
To the Esteemed Wanderer:
Time flies, yet the mountains and rivers remain unchanged. Recently, I've been traveling far and wide, collecting customs of the Qixi Festival and witnessing many interesting traditions.
Some places dry clothes and books under the sun, while others thread needles under the moonlight to pray for dexterity. Even the customs of eating Qiaoguo (festival pastries) vary—some prefer them plain, others only enjoy them fried with sesame. In some regions, people deliberately preserve them uneaten, drying and stringing them up as blessings for children, believing they can last until the New Year.
I accidentally bought too many and couldn't finish them all, so I thought of you. These taste different from what we usually have in Qinghe—some sweet, some slightly salty. Try them all.