Every year before the Spring Festival, Zang Chaiyuan is really busy. The young pastry chef (面点师) from Shandong works from morning to night 1 people from across the country order her huabobo. Huabobo 2 of corn flour and has been a treat at many folk activities, such as celebrations and festivals.
This year, Zang's huabobo, in the shape of a rabbit dressed in a lion- dance costume, is one of3 products. Although Zang's parents were against4 decision, she stood her ground and opened her small huabobo shop in Yantai. "I loved huabobo in my 5 . My grandmother6 to make huabobo for me in all kinds of shapes, which were very beautiful, " Zang said.
Zang first learned the basic skills from7 experienced huabobo master and then practiced over and over again on her own. So more and more new products are brought out now. Her products have made their way to customers from cities including Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. To let more people learn 8 huabobo, Zang has held training classes at her shops and shot a video recently. " Many people have shown great interest in picking up huabobo skills,9 women who have just become mothers, " she says. "I love traditional Chinese culture and I believe10 this art work is worth spreading. "
