Laba is one of the traditional Chinese festivals, usually celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. Originating from an ancient agrarian society, Laba is a festival established to pray for a good harvest and worship ancestors. On the day of Laba Festival, people usually eat Laba congee, which is a porridge made from a variety of grains and legumes, which symbolizes good luck and reunion. In addition, there are places where festivals are held, such as sacrifices to ancestors, gods, etc.
Laba is celebrated differently in different ways and customs across China. In the southern region, people will eat Laba porridge around Laba Festival, and will also eat Laba garlic, Laba beans and other foods. In the northern region, people eat laba noodles, which is a type of pasta made from grains. In addition, there are some places that will hold temple fairs, sacrifices and other activities before and after the Laba Festival, such as the Baiyunguan Laba Temple Fair in Beijing, and the Laba Festival in Sichuan to worship ancestors.
Laba Festival is an important part of traditional Chinese culture, it is not only a festival celebration, but also a cultural inheritance.
Tianwang is a humane company, and usually on this day, our canteen cooks delicious laba soup for all the workers to drink.
