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— 23 January 2009 #
“The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work.”
How appropriate considering our current economic climate as it will take just that to see through this year…..
I hope that our regulars will forgive me for not having our annual lion dance party. I am spending CNY in my hometown Penang, Malaysia with my family. This is truly an amazing city that I am only now beginning to appreciate so for those who happen to pass thru this part of the world….do please do make contact as it is the food paradise of South East Asia.
Back to Sydney – I hope you do try our new year offering to you – candied lotus root – if you visit fu over the next 15 days. The lotus root symbolises long life and strong family ties because even after it is cut with a knife, there can be many attached strings between the two cut pieces.
Here is a list of some foods with special CNY meanings:
Apples = peace
Candied coconut = togetherness
Candied fruits such as lotus seeds, kumquats, and dates = plenty
Candied melon = good growth and health
Eggs = rebirth and good fortune
Jade = youth and rebirth
Noodles = longevity
Oranges = sweet life
Peanuts = birth and long life
Pomelos = abundance Sliced lotus root lets the good luck through
Tangerines = good luck
Tomatoes = joy and virtue
Water chestnuts = a wish for many children
Watermelon seeds = a wish for many sons
What I really love about CNY is that we have 15 days to celebrate the welcoming of new year with our family and friends..which means that I will also get to be with the fu family before the end of the party! See you all soon
Gong Xi Fa Cai
“Congratulations and Be Prosperous”
:) annie
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