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Another Year of Crimson Persimmons

After the frost season, it is time for persimmon harvesting and drying in the Taihang Mountains. Villagers pick the fruit before it ripens, then peel, hang, dry, and frost it to make traditional persimmon cakes—a seasonal craft passed down for generations.

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Date Taken: 10.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: China
Copyright: © Xianhui Fang