Laba Festival, celebrated on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month, is a traditional Chinese holiday marked by eating porridge made from eight ingredients, symbolizing auspiciousness during winter.

Beyond the porridge, the festival also features various customs and traditions, such as making Laba garlic and praying for good fortune. Celebrated across China, Laba Festival embodies the spirit of unity, warmth, and togetherness during the cold winter months.