Food for Chinese New Year - https://www.chinatours.com/

Update: June 11, 2022

Of course, Chinese New Year is a big deal in Taiwan, and food is an essential part of all celebrations. The dishes on the table are deeply symbolic. Here are just a few:

Long mustard green leaves symbolize longevity
White radish symbolizes good fortune (due to its Hakka pronunciation).
Min cuisine’s signature dish is Fo Tiao Qiang which literally translates as Buddha jumping over the wall. It symbolizes that splendor is maintained for the family.
A whole fish promises prosperity for the new year, while a chicken symbolizes good luck. Dumplings shaped like ancient Chinese gold or silver ingots symbolize money rolling in and sticky rice cake heralds career promotion or improvements in the study.
Meatballs or sticky rice balls symbolize the family reunion.

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