Chinese New Year Cuisines PDF

CHINESE NEW YEAR CUISINES by: Mehr, Faith, Stevan Chinese New Year What is it? Spring Festival Beginning of the Lunar New Year January 21 - February 20 Overall Theme: A vibrant celebration of unity, hope, and new beginnings. IMPORTANCE OF FOOD IN CELEBRATIONS Cultural...

CHINESE NEW YEAR CUISINES by: Mehr, Faith, Stevan Chinese New Year What is it? Spring Festival Beginning of the Lunar New Year January 21 - February 20 Overall Theme: A vibrant celebration of unity, hope, and new beginnings. IMPORTANCE OF FOOD IN CELEBRATIONS Cultural Significance: Each dish represents luck, prosperity, or family unity. Bringing Families Together: Meals bring families together to celebrate. Rituals and Tradition: Foods are prepared and eaten at special times during the festival, often reflecting family roles. Symbolism in Dishes: Different regions have unique foods with specific meanings Northern China Dumplings resembling the ancient Chinese silver ingot are the most important to Northener China It is supposed to bring wealth and prosperity Fun Fact: This ingot Some families put pearls or coins in one of worth $1200 Ancient Chinese Silver Ingot the dumplings... Why do you think? Some also put sugar to sweeten the year to come Northern Chinese Dumpling Southern China Soup balls (tangyuan) Rice Cakes (Nian Gao) Tangyuan is a homophone for The word Nian gao means togetherness and family reunion “increasing prosperity” because Made of glutinous rice flour, icing it’s the pronunciation of “year high” sugar and water Symbolizes more fortune for the Can be stuffed with black sesame next year paste or peanut butter Eastern China Spring Rolls: These crispy delights symbolize wealth and prosperity. Shaped like gold bars, spring rolls are often filled with savory vegetables or meats. Fish (鱼, "Yú"): Fish is also a must-have dish in Eastern China. However, the head and tail must remain intact. This practice symbolizes a good start and finish to the year. Lion’s Head Meatballs: These large, soft pork meatballs simmered in a light broth, are unique to Shanghai. Resembling lion heads, they signify strength and family unity.  Western China Lamb Skewers: Lamb symbolizes vitality Sichuan Hot Pot (Huoguo): Family and strength, and it's often served with members gather around a bubbling naan bread or rice. pot filled with spicy broth, dipping Dapanji: This dish consists of chicken meat, vegetables, and tofu. stewed with potatoes, peppers, and spices, served on a big plate and eaten with flatbread or noodles.  Central China FAITH Chicken plays a significant role in Chinese New Year celebrations, especially in Central China. It carries deep symbolic meaning. Regional Custom (Hubei) Chicken Feet: served to the head of the family Chicken Wings: given to younger family members Chicken Bones. reserved for caregivers Hunan: steamed fish FESTIVITIES AND TRADITIONS BEYOND Temple Fairs (Miao Hui): In Beijing and other northern cities, temple fairs are a key part of New Year celebrations. Flower Markets: In cities like Guangzhou, flower markets become a focal point during the New Year. FESTIVITIES AND TRADITIONS BEYOND Dragon Lantern Parades: In Hunan and Henan, dragon lantern parades are a huge part of New Year’s celebrations. Ancestor Worship (Henan): In rural areas of Henan, families participate in elaborate ancestor worship rituals. Chaozhou Woodcarving: In parts of Guangdong, especially Chaozhou, intricate woodcarvings are made depicting mythological figures and folklore. Pop Quiz! Lion’s Head Meatballs Eastern China Chicken Central China Soup balls (tangyuan) Southern China Dapanji Western China Dumplings Northern China Sichuan Hot Pot (Huoguo) Western China Rice Cakes (Nian Gao) Northern China THANK YOU References https://chefin.com.au/blog/how-different-regions-china-celebrate-chinese-new-year/ https://www.tastingtable.com/1156091/traditional-foods-to-enjoy-during-chinese-new-year/ https://www.healthstandnutrition.com/chinese-new-year-hot-pot/ https://sonofchina.com/17-facts-about-chinese-wood-carving/ https://keatschinese.com/china-culture-resources/the-dragon-lantern/ https://chatgpt.com/c/67093c5c-b67c-8000-aecb-97583c4a2a0e ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES Here’s an assortment of alternative resources whose style fits the one of this template: Vectors Flat chinese new year elements collection