- Fish is a must as it sounds like ‘surplus’ in Chinese and symbolizes abundance.
- Dumplings shaped like Chinese silver ingots are shared as a sign of the family unit and prosperity.
- Niángāo (glutinous rice cake) is welcome because it symbolizes a higher income or position as it sounds like ‘year high’.
Food is an important part of Chinese New Year. Lucky food is served during the 16-day festival season, especially on the New Year’s Eve family reunion dinner.