International students from Jiangsu University in Zhenjiang cook Laba congee with local residents on Jan 18 to celebrate the Laba Festival, which falls two days later. The congee is a traditional food usually eaten by Chinese people during family gatherings and has become a symbol of unity and peace. It is made from 20 kinds of nuts, cereals, and dried fruits. People usually cook the congee a day beforehand, as after one night of slow simmering, all the ingredients will melt into the congee and result in a warm delicacy that is suitable for cold days. [Photo/jschina.com.cn]