Chinese Food - Lunar New Year

In China especially, where migrant working culture is prevalent, the holiday is often the only time of year when people get to see their relatives. Food is the cornerstone of the celebrations. So in the spirit of the festivities, we've rounded up 10 essential Chinese, or Lunar, New Year dishes, and included.

Chinese New Year is coming soon! The China Town in our city gets quite busy and happy! The streets are decorated with red lanterns and New Year scrolls. Here! People flocked to the Chinese restaurants, the shops and the theater to enjoy this special festival! My friends and I also decide to join the crowd and see!

Here are some top Chinese New Year lucky foods and their symbolism:

✓ Noodles – happiness and longevity.

✓ Dumplings and spring rolls – wealth.

✓ Tangyuan (sweet rice balls) – family togetherness.

✓ Niangao (glutinous rice cake) – higher income or status.

✓ Tangerines and oranges – fullness and wealth.

✓ Fish – an increase in prosperity.