Residents of Wucheng district, Jinhua, Zhejiang province make a seasonal delicacy – qingmingguo. [Photo/Tide News]
In Wucheng district, Jinhua, Zhejiang province, residents are busy making a seasonal delight – qingmingguo, also referred to as qingtuan, or green sticky rice dumplings infused with mugwort.
Qingmingguo, a traditional specialty snack originating from the Jiangnan region, south of the Yangtze River, has a rich history dating back over 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Originally used in sacrificial offerings during the Qingming Festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, which occurs on the fourth or fifth day of April, qingmingguo has since transformed into a seasonal delicacy.
