Chefs get head start on flower-shaped pastry

Pastry chefs in Shandan county of Zhangye, Gansu province, make tang hua zi, for activities associated with Chinese Lunar New Year. [Photo provided to gozhangye.com]

Pastry chefs in Shandan county of Zhangye, Gansu province have started to make tang hua zi, a kind of fried pastry, for activities associated with Chinese Lunar New Year.

Whenever celebrations or major events take place — festivals, weddings, birthdays, and the like — residents in the local area will make tua hua zi to entertain guests.

Tickle your taste buds with tang hua zi, and enjoy a sweet Spring Festival holiday!