Wanggezhuang steamed buns: perfect in color, aroma and taste
Wanggezhuang sub district area in Qingdao's Laoshan district is a renowned regional bakery hub for mantou, the traditional steamed bun that is a staple for millions in northern China.
A mantou culture festival and making competition of steamed buns with patterns was held on June 30 in the area.
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A steamed bun themed on the ongoing FIFA World Cup is exhibited at a mantou culture festival in Wanggezhuang sub district of Qingdao's Laoshan district, June 30. Wanggezhuang is the largest steamed bun producing base in Shandong province. [Photo by VCG/dzwww.com] |
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A peach-shaped steamed bun is on display at a mantou culture festival in Wanggezhuang sub district of Qingdao's Laoshan district, June 30. The peach-shaped steamed buns, which usually have the Chinese characters of "Fu" and "Shou" – meaning happiness and long life, are presented to celebrate an elderly person's birthday. [Photo by VCG/dzwww.com] |
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A baker displays her works during a bun making competition held in Wanggezhuang sub district of Qingdao's Laoshan district on June 30. [Photo by VCG/dzwww.com] |
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