Here in Xiangxi Prefecture, people inherited the original method of making ciba (a glutinous rice cake) by hand.

在湘西自治州，人们继承了手工制作糍粑的传统。

Today, Shi Kang's aunt is coming over for a visit and the villagers will make ciba to show their warm welcome.

今天，施康的姑姑来走亲戚。村民们决定做糍粑，来向她表示热烈的欢迎。

The process is extremely strenuous.

做糍粑的过程十分不容易。

Men have to work in shifts to grind the glutinous rice with a pestle and mortar.

男人们要轮流上阵，用最原始的杵和臼来捣糯米。

Let's get ready to enjoy the atmosphere of rejoicing and festivity in Shibadong village.

让我们一起来感受十八洞村待客时欢乐和喜庆的氛围吧！

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