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News Summary
On December 12, the Huangzhong District of Xining, Qinghai, held the “Warm‑Pot Slow‑Cooked · Winter‑Storage Healing” event on Jintalu Street in Lushar Town. The celebration featured local performances such as lion dancing and “He Huang Pot Village” folk shows. A traditional, huge “big warm‑pot” was cooked on‑site, and attendees could taste the broth in an orderly, ticket‑based system. A “Best Warm‑Pot” competition was held to encourage creative new varieties while preserving the region’s food heritage.

At the same time, the organizers awarded plaques to district‑level intangible‑cultural‑heritage workshops, reputable merchants, and long‑standing brand shops. An exhibition and market displayed heritage agricultural products, and a winter‑health lecture was offered. Visitors could see and buy examples of stacked embroidery, dough‑figure art, silver‑copper wares, and other local crafts. By coordinating actions from the provincial, municipal, and district levels, the hosts aim to make the He Huang cultural identity the driving force behind winter‑and‑spring tourism, to blend industry sectors, and to boost the local winter economy.

Reflection and Insight
This event was part‑market, part‑craft showcase, bringing together the steam of a shared meal, the fine work of traditional artisans, and the spirit of neighborly help. In everyday life, we see both the protection of old skills and the caring, innovative ways people adapt their lifestyles. That simple sense of connection is the real power of a community.

A timeless teaching reminds us: when people gather and support one another, warmth and stability are born. Paying careful attention to these daily acts of caring builds strength for the future of our hometowns.

Scripture
Matthew 18:20 (NIV) – “For where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them.”

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