Monday, January 28, 2008

Chinese New Year 2008 Goodies

Stall selling Dried Persimmon.

Dried candies-a favourite during Chinese New Year. It will be placed in a candy box/tray with 8 different compartments. Eight is an auspicious number for Chinese, it meant sudden fortune.

Different candies have different meanings. Candied melons symbolised growth and good health, lotus seeds symbolised lots of offspring.

Melon seeds-it is a symbol of joy and sincerity.

Pistachios from USA.

Assorted sweets also a must during Chinese New Year. It symbolised a sweet year.


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