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Beginner Mandarin Chinese: "Laba Festival" with eChineseLearning

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腊八节 (Làbā Jié) is a traditional Chinese holiday. This year, the Laba Festival falls on January 24, 2018.

Today, Teacher Ellie is here to introduce you to China's Laba Festival and explain where the names and story comes from.

腊 (Là) is short for 腊月 (Làyùe), or "December" in the Lunar Calendar.

八 (bā) = 8

节 (jié) = festival

Usually, we can omit 节 (jié)  and just call it "腊八 (Làbā)".

In the Lunar Calendar, 腊八节 (Làbā Jié) is on December 8. However, in other years it may come at different times.
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腊 (Là) means offering sacrifices to gods or ancestors. These events usually happen in December of the Lunar Calendar. During these events, and in the beginning of the Chinese New Year, 腊八节 (Làbā Jié) is an important celebration.
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腊八粥 (làbā zhōu) = laba congee, the traditional food we eat on this holiday!
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