Bamboo shoots are a seasonal treat commonly seen on dining tables in Suichang county, Lishui during the Chinese New Year holiday. [Photo/WeChat account: wxlishui]

As winter settles in, dining tables in Suichang county, Lishui, Zhejiang province, witness a lively rotation of seasonal vegetables. Yet, winter bamboo shoots remain a constant, cherished companion, gracing meals all the way to the Chinese New Year celebrations.

A pot filled with bamboo shoot slices and other seasonal ingredients sits on a red clay stove. [Photo/WeChat account: wxlishui]