To celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival, Li Ping, a traditional huamo (decorative steamed buns) artisan from Rizhao, Shandong province, crafts buns with innovative designs.

This year, drawing inspiration from snakes, she has created a series of unique flower buns. Snake-themed traditional flower buns are rare, but Li Ping cleverly combines them with traditional auspicious patterns, infusing her works with the beautiful symbolism of "Spirit Snake Bringing Blessings".

Snake-themed huamo made by Li Ping, featuring classic motifs symbolizing the blessings offered by snakes. [Photo/IC]