HeLong Rice Meal

HeLong Rice Meal

　　The HeLong Rice Meal is typically served during major festivals or various celebratory occasions. The dining tables, chairs, bowls, chopsticks, and dishes are all collected from every household in the village. The tables are then joined together to form one long table, and the collected dishes are arranged on it. Bowls and chopsticks are set out, and chairs are placed on both sides of the long table.

　　　　The dishes of the HeLong Rice Meal mainly consist of sour fish, sour meat, and pickled vegetables. Sticky rice is served, with each guest receiving a portion placed on leaves at both ends of the long table. Each portion of sticky rice comes with a skewer of fresh meat and tofu. Before the meal begins, there is also a communal drinking ritual and a ceremonial segment.