With the country preparing for the Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb 12, bakers in Weihai, East China's Shandong province, are busy making Jiaodong flower bobo -- steamed buns shaped into animals and figures, to create a festive atmosphere. The traditional food was listed among the province's intangible culture heritage in 2009. [Photo/VCG]

With the country preparing for the Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb 12, bakers in Weihai, East China's Shandong province, are busy making Jiaodong flower bobo -- steamed buns shaped into animals and figures, to create a festive atmosphere.[Photo/VCG]

With the country preparing for the Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb 12, bakers in Weihai, East China's Shandong province, are busy making Jiaodong flower bobo -- steamed buns shaped into animals and figures, to create a festive atmosphere.[Photo/VCG]

With the country preparing for the Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb 12, bakers in Weihai, East China's Shandong province, are busy making Jiaodong flower bobo -- steamed buns shaped into animals and figures, to create a festive atmosphere.[Photo/VCG]

With the country preparing for the Lunar New Year, which falls on Feb 12, bakers in Weihai, East China's Shandong province, are busy making Jiaodong flower bobo -- steamed buns shaped into animals and figures, to create a festive atmosphere.[Photo/VCG]