2 . During the Lantern Festival, long lines of customers are waiting outside Daoxiangcun stores in the capital city Beijing. "I feel I'm missing something 1 I don't eat yuanxiao during the Lantern Festival. Getting up early in the morning, 2 (put) on warm clothes and waiting in a long line outside a Daoxiangcun store to buy newly-made yuanxiao is a sort of private ceremony for me and ensures I will have another sweet year." Dong Shanshan, 3 35-year-old Beijinger said. For many people like Dong, eating Daoxiangcun, yuanxiao 4 (be) an essential Lantern Festival tradition.
The Beijing Daoxiangcun Food Company, 5 owns the brand and stores, recently staged an event to mark the official launch of yuanxiao being made at some of its 6 (factory). Shi Yan, the company's representative manager, said, “All 7 (we) yuanxiao are handmade, because it is the only way to maintain the traditional flavor.”
8 (meet) local demand, the company will demonstrate how yuanxiao are made at some of its stores in Beijing. "This will 9 (hopeful) bring a festive atmosphere to the city and its residents," Shi said. "Young people can learn how the traditional food is made and the culture surrounding this food can 10 (carry) forward and expanded.”
