Yee sang gets off to an early toss

A toss to good luck, fortune and prosperity: Diners tossing the yee sang to symbolise abundance at a restaurant in George Town, Penang. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/ The Star

GEORGE TOWN: The tossing of yee sang accompanied by the familiar chant of “Heng ah! Ong ah! Huat ah!” (good luck, fortune and prosperity) has already begun even though Chinese New Year is still some three weeks away.The Chinese community believes that carrying out this ceremony early will bring good luck and prosperity especially in the Year of the Dragon.

Many Chinese restaurants have started to offer the dish due to strong demand from those having corporate year-end dinners, family gatherings or get-togethers with friends.