December 18, in Khorchak Village, Purang County, Ngari Prefecture, villagers were reading the words written on small pieces of paper. 

Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve."

 This is an aerial photo taken on December 18th of KhorchakVillage in Purang County, Ngari Prefecture.

A group photo of Jamyang Zholma (second from left) and his family in Khorchak Village, Purang County, Ngari Prefecture.  

In Khorchak Village,  Purang County, Ngari Prefecture, villagers gathered together to celebrate the "Gutug" night.

In Khorchak Village, Purang County, Ngari Prefecture, Jamyang Zholma (first from the right) and his family are eating "Gutu".