The meaning of red peach cake is good luck, longevity and peace.

In the old days of Chaoshan, materials were very scarce. People used plants or animals to make a variety of foods, so people printed patterns of nature on red peach cakes. During festivals, He prayed to his ancestors that he could ascend the throne innocently and no longer suffer from hunger. Especially on October 15th, when the grain mother was born, a grand worship event was held.

In the Chaoshan area, it is a well-known traditional snack. The pink appearance is as beautiful as cherry blossoms. Every year during the eighth festival, people will make red peach cakes and red peach cakes. The shape represents longevity, while the pink color represents a symbol of good luck. During festivals, they use red peach cakes to pray for longevity and peace, and happiness for their families. This beautiful tradition has been passed down to this day.

What Chaoshan people often call Kueh

To put it simply, in Chaoshan, food made from flour, rice flour, and sweet potato starch can be called Kueh, and the Kueh we usually see is They are all made of sticky rice flour, wrapped with fillings, pressed into molds, and steamed in a steamer until mature.

Kuih was originally offered as a sacrificial offering, and later evolved into a local delicacy. There are many types of Chaoshan Kueh, with different shapes and colors, and tastes ranging from sweet to salty. Each of them even has its own meaning and connotation, such as meaning The auspicious red peach cake, the rat cake which means health and safety, etc., food has become culture, and it has a sense of weight and sedimentation.