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Happy making ofglutinous rice cakeand celebrating the Mid Autumn Festival with joy

On September 15, 2024, as the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival approached, residents of Xiaoxi Ancient Town in Guang'an District, Guang'an City, Sichuan Province, China, held a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration activity featuring the making of glutinous rice cakes. They used traditional methods to make the cakes, and the scene was bustling with excitement. The high-quality glutinous rice was repeatedly pounded until it became fine and soft, resembling a sticky gel. Residents used wooden sticks to lift and stretch the cakes, creating a climax on the scene.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: China
Camera: OPPO Find X6 Pro
Copyright: © Xiujian Zhou