Festivals are highly valued by the Chinese as they are the great times for the whole family to get together. To celebrate these occasions, a wide range of delights is prepared. It is not uncommon to find that these specialties are auspicious and meaning-laden. For example, the rich savory and sweet cakes eaten at Chinese New Year symbolize rising fortunes and their roundness is a reminder of family unity and continuity. We will introduce ten different foods of four festivals, namely, Chinese New Year, Mid-autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival and Lantern Festival.

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