On December 17, villagers checked smoked conditions of preserved meat in Liuhe Village, Miaoertan Town, Longshan County. As the year draws to a close, residents of the town have used traditional techniques to smoke bacon for the market and increase their income. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui and Liu Run)

On December 17, villagers checked smoked conditions of preserved meat in Liuhe Village, Miaoertan Town, Longshan County. As the year draws to a close, residents of the town have used traditional techniques to smoke bacon for the market and increase their income. (Photo/Zeng Xianghui and Liu Run)