During the Lunar New Year celebrations, a traditional food prepared is dumplings (jiaozi), which symbolize wealth and prosperity. Families come together to make these delicious treats, filling them with various ingredients such as meat and vegetables. It is common for loved ones to gather around the table to enjoy this culinary tradition, fostering togetherness and familial bonds. Other traditional foods include rice cakes (niangao) and symbolic fish dishes, each contributing to the festive spirit and embodying wishes for good fortune in the new year.