Why We Eat Pineapple Tarts, & Other CNY Traditions Explained

Ever wondered why we eat bak kwa, yu sheng and pineapple tarts during the Lunar New Year? Here's how to explain CNY traditions to the kids when they ask!

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Chinese New Year is just around the corner, but what do the customs and food eaten during this festive season actually mean?

There's a plethora of traditions that we adhere to whenever CNY rolls around but if you have ever stopped to wonder why we partake in these rituals, then wonder no more.

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We explore the "why?" behind the most popular traditions and discover how they came to be in our gallery below:

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