KOMPAS.com – In addition to basket cakes, other foods that often exist during Chinese New Year are sweets. Usually Chinese New Year candied consists of several elements that are full of meaning.
In the Chinese New Year tradition, sweets have a meaning that is often associated with expectations and happiness.
Reported by Kompas.comSaturday (1/25/2020), Book “Chinese holidays” Marcus As said, the sweets presented at prayer were not only complementary to the offering table, but also a symbol full of meaning that represented good prayers and hopes for the future.
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Candied in Chinese culture symbolizes a sweet livelihood.
Usually, sweets served in the form of pineapple, beligo fruit (barrels), Chinese dates (Angco), or Atep (fro that have been made candied). Each type of sweets has its own meaning.
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Beligo
Beligo symbolizes sincerity. His presence at the offering table reflects a prayer so that life is full of sincerity and sincerity in every step.
Chinese dates
Illustration of jujube fruit plants or Chinese dates. Chinese dates are often considered a symbol of blessings. This fruit is believed to be the food of the gods so that serving it is a hope to get abundant blessings.
Atep
Atep has the meaning of determination. By serving this fruit, it is hoped that people who pray are steady to the desires and hopes that are offered.
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Selimbing candied
Sometimes, Atep is replaced with wandered candied symbolizing the sharpness of the mind. His presence becomes a prayer so that wisdom and intelligence always accompany family life.
Hope for a better life
Among the Chinese people, sweets also reflect the hope of “honey life”.
A sweet life is defined as a life full of happiness, peace, and luck.
By presenting sweets, the family hopes that all goodness will come in the new year being celebrated.
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Ethics at prayer
In addition to presenting sweets, ethics in praying is also an important concern.
During prayer, Chinese people are reminded to withstand negative anger and emotions. This is because anger on a good day is considered to bring bad luck to the family.
Therefore, a peaceful and gratitude mood is highly recommended.
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