BY ROBBIE PANGILINAN-->… at Burgoo and Gumbo --> --> BEYOND its obvious association with new beginnings and change, Chinese New Year is made up of traditions intended to influence the future. Its two week celebration is filled with customs that are about sending the universe a message using ordinary things to symbolize ideas. This is where food fits perfectly into the tradition because the Chinese associate it with good fortune. Chicken has always been a popular dish for the Chinese because it represents prosperity, joy and rebirth. It is also symbolic of unity in the family. Serving it whole, with its head, feet and tail...
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