The drawing method of the cartoon version of Tangyuan is as follows:

Preparation tools: A piece of A4 paper and a watercolor pen.

1. First, draw two circles. The two circles can be drawn next to each other, which makes them look more compact.

2. Then draw an expression on a circle in front of you, with big eyes and a smiling mouth.

3. Continue to draw expressions on the second dumpling, with eyes narrowed and mouth open, chubby and very cute.

4. Finally, color the dumplings. Paint the cheeks pink and the mouth, and the simple and lovely stick figure of the dumplings will be finished!

the origin of glutinous rice balls:

glutinous rice balls, also known as "glutinous rice balls" and "floating yuanzi", are one of the representatives of traditional snacks of the Han nationality. At the same time, it is also the most distinctive food in the traditional Lantern Festival in China, and it also expresses the yearning and expectation of the ancient people for a happy life.

it is said that glutinous rice balls originated in the song dynasty. At that time, a novel food emerged in Mingzhou (now Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province), that is, black sesame seeds and pork suet were used as stuffing, a little sugar was added, and glutinous rice flour was rubbed into a circle outside. After cooking, it tasted sweet and soft, with endless aftertaste.

At the same time, glutinous rice balls symbolize a happy family reunion, and eating glutinous rice balls also means a happy family reunion in the new year, so they are a must-have food for the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month.