What You Need to Know
Huamo is a Chinese method of decorating specially shaped mantou. Huamo are a feature of the folk art of Shanxi and are often prepared for festivals such as Qingming. Wenxi County in Shanxi is particularly renowned for its huamo. Many shapes such as fish, guanmao, birds and dragons are used.
Steps
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Qingming Festival offerings (Shanxi, China): Traditional ceremonial food
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Wedding banquet centerpieces (Wenxi County, China): Symbolic decoration
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Lunar New Year celebrations (Northern China): Festive culinary art