Seasonal Treat – Chinese New Year of 2024

Sticky Rice Cake

The term Nian/年 literally translates as “year” while Gao/糕 refers to “cake” which shares the same pronunciation with the character 高 which means “tall” or “high.” So this sweet treat is a must-have Chinese New Year delicacy for many families as eating it on this special occasion symbolises prosperity and a better year ahead.

取”年糕” 的相同發音為”年高“，喻意來年有“步步高陞”的意思。因此，這種傳統甜品是中國必備的賀年食品，尤其在農曆新年的日子里吃它象徵著繁榮和更美好的一年。

Smiling Sesame Ball

Smiling sesame balls are a traditional snack with a simple and plain appearance. During Chinese New Year celebrations, Sesame balls are a meaningful way to welcome the joy and happiness of the new year. They are slightly sweet, crispy like a cookie on the outside and soft like a cake on the inside.

笑口棗是一種中國農曆新年傳統小吃，有笑口常開的含意。所以笑口棗是迎接新年的喜悅和幸福的食品。它們略帶甜味，小巧的外型再佈上芝麻在表層，外面像餅乾一樣酥脆，裡面像蛋糕一樣柔軟。