Reunion dinner facts for kids

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A reunion dinner is a very special meal. It happens on New Year's Eve for both the Chinese New Year and Vietnamese New Year. This is a time when families gather to celebrate together. Many people think it's the most important family meal of the whole year.

What's on the Menu?

The New Year's Eve dinner is usually very big! It traditionally includes yummy dishes like dumplings, chicken, and pork.

Lucky Foods

Fish is also a very important food for this dinner. In Chinese culture, people often leave a little bit of fish uneaten. This is because the Chinese word for fish, yú, sounds like the word for "leftover" or "abundance." So, eating fish and leaving some means "having plenty every year!"

Another special food is a type of black algae called "fat choy". Its name sounds like the Chinese words for "getting rich" or "prosperity." So, eating it is believed to bring good luck and wealth!

Special Dishes from the Hakka People

The Hakka people, a group of Chinese people, have their own special dishes for this dinner. They often serve "kiu nyuk" (sliced pork belly) and "ngiong tiu fu" (stuffed tofu). These dishes are also chosen because their names sound like words for good fortune.

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