The raw materials of Laba porridge are seen on January 22, 2010 in Beijing of China. The traditional Laba Festival falls on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month. It's customary on this day to eat Laba porridge. Recipes of the traditional congee varies, though generally includes glutinous rice, dried lotus seeds, longan, gingko, dried red dates, chestnuts, peanuts, walnuts, raisins and melon seeds. The Laba Festival is on January 22 Friday this year.