This movie explores the history, traditions and culture of Chinese New Year food.
Cinematography
Macro shots of steam and oil that should be illegal.
Production
Access to kitchens and rituals rarely filmed.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released as part of CCTV's blockbuster 'A Bite of China' series, this special episode became mandatory viewing for diaspora families wanting to feel connected during Spring Festival.
The 'fish must be left unfinished' tradition shown in multiple families isn't wastefulness — the leftover 'surplus' (鱼, yú) homophone for 'abundance' (余, yú) literally manifests prosperity for the coming year.
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