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Steamed buns with Chinese dragon-themed elements are made in Dingzhou City, Hebei Province to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon. (Photo/China News Service)
In northern China, there is the tradition of making steamed buns to celebrate the Chinese New Year, implying flourishing days and good luck.
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A woman in Dingzhou City, Hebei Province shows Chinese dragon-themed steamed buns made to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon. (Photo/China News Service)
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A Chinese dragon-themed steamed bun is made in Dingzhou City, Hebei Province to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon. (Photo/China News Service)
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A Chinese dragon-themed steamed bun is made in Dingzhou City, Hebei Province to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon. (Photo/China News Service)
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A Chinese dragon-themed steamed bun is made in Dingzhou City, Hebei Province to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon. (Photo/China News Service)
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A Chinese dragon-themed steamed bun is made in Dingzhou City, Hebei Province to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon. (Photo/China News Service)
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Chinese dragon-themed steamed buns are made in Dingzhou City, Hebei Province to welcome the upcoming Year of the Dragon. (Photo/China News Service)