The eve of Chinese New Year holds significant meaning for most Chinese families, as this is the day that entire families come together for the long-awaited CNY reunion dinner. Designed to bolster family ties and usher in an auspicious new year, the soul of the dinner is a table heaving with specially selected dishes, all chosen to symbolise positive elements.
On the table, there is always one mainstay that never goes out of fashion: fish. A central feature for CNY, fish is a festive staple simply because of its connotations to prosperity.
