Chinese families send off Kitchen God with sweet treats in time-honoured tradition ahead of CNY


GEORGE TOWN: As the Lunar New Year approaches, Chinese families across the country continue the time-honoured tradition of sending off the Kitchen God (Zao Jun).

Deeply rooted in Chinese culture, it involves offering sweet treats like glutinous rice cakes and honey to ensure the deity delivers a favorable report to the Jade Emperor.

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