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Ninian’s Mindful Moments - Laba Festival （腊八节）| A Warm Bowl of Porridge, Connecting Hearts and Spreading Blessings

Laba Festival is a cherished Chinese tradition that marks the end of the lunar year—a time to welcome the new and wish for peace and well-being.

Rooted in the ancient year-end ritual known as "腊祭（La Ji）" — held to pay tribute to ancestors and celebrate the harvest — the festival brings families together to prepare Laba porridge, a hearty mix of grains and beans. Making and sharing the porridge is a way to give thanks to nature and express wishes for reunion and prosperity.

In northern China, it is also customary to prepare Laba garlic, which turns a vibrant green and symbolizes wisdom and thoughtful planning, adding to the joyful anticipation of the Lunar New Year.

This bowl of porridge, simmered for over a thousand years, remains a warm symbol of family, heritage, and culture.

As Laba arrives, the Spring Festival draws near. Whether you’re celebrating abroad as part of the Chinese diaspora or as someone who loves Chinese culture, don’t forget to enjoy a warm bowl of Laba porridge today.

IX Distribution and Ninian wish you a smooth and warm journey ahead. May the coming year be filled with wonderful and lasting stories.

Ninian’s Mindful Moments - Laba Festival（腊八节）