It's time to be well-versed with the auspicious meanings of the season
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Food for thought?
The best way to leave your relatives beaming with pride at your next Chinese New Year gathering, is to actually know the auspicious meanings behind the various festive foods.
Whether it's crunchy egg rolls or a full-fledged feast in the form of a pen cai, these items are backed by rich cultural traditions that have bestowed them with lucky symbolisms.
Eat your fill and luck out!
3. Glutinous rice cake for better career prospects and growth
Originally used as an offering in ritual ceremonies before it gradually became associated with Chinese New Year, glutinous rice cake or nian gao, sounds like one is “getting higher each year”. For the young ones, this is often expressed as a hope for their growth, both physically and mentally. On the other hand, adults bestow the greeting on one another for the prosperity of their career and businesses.
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