Disappearing snacks bid to get on hit list

Beijing - Traditional Beijing snacks are expected to be included on the city's intangible cultural heritage list as part of its bid to better protect and promote the disappearing ancient delicacies.

Snacks like ludagun (Rolling Donkey), a sticky sweet dough stuffed with bean paste or brown sugar, and wandouhuang (Pea Flour Cake), made from a mixture of white peas and sugar, date back to Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and are already listed as intangible cultural heritage in several districts in Beijing, including Xicheng and Xuanwu.

The Beijing Traditional Brands Association and the Beijing Snack Food Development Association nominated the traditional snacks for the city list and the municipal commission of commerce is backing their inclusion.