As for the white color, the natural color of the glutinous rice is used directly, without any additional dyeing.
The five colors of the Sisters' Rice also have symbolic meanings.
Black symbolizes wealth and prosperity, red symbolizes development and flourishing, yellow symbolizes abundant harvests, and purple symbolizes nobility and mystery.
In addition, in Miao farming culture, Sister Rice is five colors, which together symbolize good weather and abundant harvests.
Sister's rice is believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits and disasters.
Black, in particular, is often regarded as a "talisman" that can ward off evil forces and protect the safety of family members.
As for the taste of the Sisters' Rice, it's simply amazing!
The key point is that it has significant nutritional value.
Sister's Rice is also a token of affection that girls give to their lovers, and it is the most important symbol of the festival.
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At this moment, Duoduo is going up the mountain with a group of adult Miao girls to pick dye leaves, and she has also brought Teacher Shen Xinyi along.
While searching for natural plants, they explained to Teacher Shen the meaning and origin of their Miao Sisters' Rice.
Teacher Shen listened very attentively, because she felt that the meaning behind this sisters' meal was very profound, however--
"Duoduo, you're not an adult yet! You can't give the sisterly meal you made to those little boys!"
“I can give it, but the meaning is different from what these older sisters give! The sister’s meal I make is mainly for my brother, hoping that whatever he plants will have good weather and a good harvest.”
This little sister, whatever she does, her first thought is always about her brother.
Just then--
The sound of horses' hooves grew louder as they approached from the fields below. As Duoduo turned to look, her older sister suddenly called out to her:
"Duoduo, look! It's your brother, it's Brother Chen and the others!"
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