8 Chinese desserts to eat for Lunar New Year
The Year of the Pig kicks off on February 5, marking the start of many celebrations and festivities that revolve around food. One of the most popular categories of Lunar New Year cuisine is dessert—traditional Chinese desserts, to be exact. The number eight is considered lucky in Chinese culture because both its Cantonese and Mandarin pronunciations rhyme with fa, which means “to make a fortune or gain wealth”.
