Wheat Baba

小麦粑粑

Wheat Baba, a traditional snack made of wheat like pies in Qujing, Yunnan, enjoys great popularity among locals. According to the local customs, it is served as an indispensable cuisine during events like traditional festivals, birthdays for the elderly, weddings and funerals. Additionally, it plays a significant role in engagement and invitation to the wedding. As far as locals can remember, Wheat Baba must be included in bride-price paid by the bridegroom’s family as part of betrothal gifts. Furthermore it supersedes invitation card to the wedding, for receiving the Wheat Baba indicates that one is being officially invited as a distinguished guest.

一些当地人回忆，小粑粑在曲靖的城乡有着牢固的根基，是当地普及程度最高的零食，它被用来招待客人，也是一种是较为通行的民间礼节。传统节日、祝寿、红白喜事等民间重大场合中，都少不了小粑粑。据说曲靖小粑粑还是当地人婚嫁聘礼的一部分，男方家到女方家下聘时，必须要准备“曲靖小粑粑”，按照当地传统习惯，“曲靖小粑粑”有类似请柬的作用，凡是收到“曲靖小粑粑”的人，都会被邀请参加婚宴。