Zhangjiajie Joint food
 2016-12-20 16:46:16   Zhangjiajie Tourism Information Website  

“Joint food” is commonly known as “special food in new year”. It is the tujia national food in New Year. According to legend the of the Ming, in order not to do some bad influence on military, soldiers boiled Joint food early before Chinese New Year. Its production is the radish, bean curd, Chinese cabbage, fire onion, pork, red pepper, and so on. Thus forming joint food.

In addition to good taste, also has the profound meanings. It symbolizes the grain，and makes it plentiful and reunion of the family members, but also reflects Tujia people don’t forget the glorious tradition of ancestors.

Translated by Sophia