For years, I have written about dishes that bring prosperity to welcome Chinese New Year (CNY). I often call my Filipino Chinese friends to ask what they’re serving to see if my CNY menu and rituals are up to date. It is interesting that every year, the offerings evolve. The dishes, though mostly the same, are somehow done differently, updated and upgraded. Filipino Chinese households prepare food made with auspicious ingredients, as it is believed that doing so beckons good health, luck, happiness and prosperity.

Aspiras, R. (2024, February 8). Shrimps must be part of the spread (and other CNY tips). Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. C1.