Today, 28th day of the 11th lunar month is Dong zhi or Tung or Winter solstice festival. Dong zhi literally means 'arrival of winter'.
It has been said to be celebrated much merrier and grandly than the lunar Chinese New Year during ancient times.
The Chinese believed that after a year of successful harvest, it is the occasion for thanksgiving to the Mother Nature for her blessings, so, it is an occasion to celebrate.
Tang (sugar) yuen(ball) is a traditional colourful Chinese dessert often being associated with this festival - welcoming the arrival of winter season.
Wishing all Happy Tung and may all enjoy many more bountiful and abundance harvests in coming years.
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