Chinese New Year is a celebration that is waited by almost all of Chinese people. The night before the Chinese New Year, Chinese people usually have a feast. At the feast, there are a few food that must be eaten. Here are 5 list of the foods :

1)      Noodles

Noodles are believed to grant the one who eats it a long life. Usually the noodles eaten are named “Shou Mian”.

2)      Chicken, fish, and pig

Chinese people pick these animals not without reasons. The Chinese people believe that these three animals, when eaten, the eaters will follow the property of these animals. Example: fish is named “yu” in chinese. This can also mean more.

3)       “kue keranjang”

There is a tradition that there is a kitchen God who will report the family activity to the God of skies. Chinese people believe that if they serve this cake, the kitchen God will say sweet stuff about their family to the God of skies.

4)      Orange

Orange is chosen because the leaves mark life and great wealth.

5)      Dumplings

Dumplings are believed to bring wealth and prosperity to the family who ate this meal.

 

6)      “lapis legit”

This food is believed to grant layers of richness and wealth to the family.