Sunday is Lunar New Year. This year we celebrate the year of the rabbit. And, of course, as with all festivals anywhere in the world – it means celebrating with food. Food columnist Andrew Coppolino visits a Waterloo noodle house to learn more about Lunar New Year and its food culture.
Posted: Feb 13, 2021 7:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 13
Ban Mian noodles are available at the Bogda Restaurant in Waterloo.(Submitted by Andrew Coppolino)
Welcome to the Year of the Ox.
Lunar New Year celebrations are underway and Kitchener chef Jannell Lo says that to mark the occasion, along with delicious dishes to eat there are also traditions to follow. On the first day, there is no sweeping so that you don t brush away the good luck of the new year, she said.
Lunar New Year, which started on Friday, honours and celebrates home, family and ancestors, as well as prosperity and traditional deities.