Traditionally eaten in villages in China’s Pearl River Delta on festive occasions, poon choi has evolved from its simple roots into a gourmet dish using ingredients like abalone and roast duck. Now takeaway versions are here.
The kumquat is a storehouse of nutrition and vitamins, and there are many ways to consume the small orange fruit. In traditional Chinese medicine it is used to aid digestion and respiration, being good for fighting coughs.
Giving out red packets filled with money (otherwise known as hong bao or lai see) is a key part of the Lunar New Year tradition. But with all forms of payment in China going mobile, even this ancient tradition is getting a digital makeover thanks to WeChat. Julianna lays it all out in her wonderful infographic, which explains the tradition, how it shifted, and why 5.20 or 6.66 are two of the most popular amounts given as gifts.