The Laba Festival is an important celebration in China. It falls in January, and it's a special day to welcome the Chinese New Year and the coming of spring.
People do different things to celebrate the Laba Festival. One fun tradition is eating Laba porridge (腊八粥). It's a tasty dish made of grains (谷物), corn, and rice. Families often get together to make and enjoy the porridge.
They give clothes, food, and other things to those who need help. It's a time to show love and kindness to others.
Some people like to visit temples or monasteries (寺院) during the festival. They pray (祈祷) and make wishes for the new year.
Besides, there are also other fun activities during the Laba Festival. For example, people do lion dances and dragon dances. They also buy decorations (装饰品), snacks (零食), and special art works at the local markets.
The Laba Festival is a special time for Chinese to celebrate together, eat delicious food, be kind to others, and have fun.
A. It's a way to look for a better future in life.
B. People also do nice things for others during the Laba Festival.
C. It's also a time to pray for hope and happiness for the new year.
D. That is why people like to spend their time with their families on this day.
E. People believe that eating this porridge brings good luck for the new year.
