People try the century-old folk dish "Lian Qiao Fan" in Huairou district of Beijing on March 2, 2026. Lian Qiao Fan, which originated from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), was inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2008. Girls aged 12 or 13 in the village collect grain and vegetables from every household, and women in the village cook them for all villagers to share. Photo: VCG