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Locals have feast of ‘gutu’ to celebrate Tibetan New Year

Updated: 2024-02-10 11:24 ( Xinhua )

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Sichod Wangmo's great-grandson and great-granddaughter wait to have "gutu" at home in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 8, 2024.[Photo provided by Sun Fei/Xinhua]

Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning.

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