With its bright and fresh springtime flavours, the yee sang salad has become a must-have dish for Lunar New Year feasting. The ritualistic spouting of auspicious verses during its serving doubles its desirability. Photos: The Star
Rife with symbolism and meaning, the feasting tables of the Chinese New Year are imbued with deep significance – from the individual ingredients used, to the dishes they go into.
In many cases, this is because many Chinese words are homophones – they sound the same but have different meanings.
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