Group 1 - The article highlights the arrival of the "Minor Snow" solar term, indicating the onset of colder weather and traditional food practices among various ethnic groups in Yunnan province [1][3] - In Pu'er City, the Wa ethnic group prepares beef porridge as a staple dish during this season, using local ingredients such as yellow beef and dry valley rice, cooked slowly over a fire [1][3] - In Menglie Town, the Hani ethnic group celebrates the harvest of cassava, which is used to create various dishes that provide energy and promote digestion during winter [5] Group 2 - In the Mengjiang Hani Autonomous County, villagers incorporate fresh chrysanthemums into various dishes, creating a fragrant "chrysanthemum feast" to enhance winter meals [7] - In Qinghai's Menyuan County, local herders begin their traditional "winter meat" preparation, slaughtering fat yaks to store meat for the long, cold winter [9][12] - The article describes the process of preparing and storing yak meat, emphasizing community sharing and the joy of harvest during this season [14] Group 3 - In Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, the arrival of the Minor Snow solar term leads to increased sales of winter vegetables, with local markets seeing a rise in demand for radishes, lotus roots, and yams [15][18] - The article notes that the prices of major vegetables in Taiyuan remain stable and supply is sufficient, addressing concerns about food availability as temperatures drop [17]