or Chinese dumpling, symbolises reunion and good fortune According to the legend, Zhang handed out jiaozi among the poor from the day of the Winter Solstice to Chinese New Year’s Eve.

“People want to have Jiaozi for the Chinese New Year, and many Chinese people here as well,” he said. “The demand will increase more.” Luxinan Dumplings’s Jiaozi retails for P20 per piece.

Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is one of the most significant holidays in Chinese ...

Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival ... whether that be money, food or health. Dumplings, which are particularly popular in China’s north, are made to look like silver ingots symbolising ...

Food plays a part in many major celebrations and the Lunar New Year is no exception. Dr Lo said: “Dumplings are the most important symbol of Chinese New Year. Usually, the family makes dumplings ...