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Five Healthy Tips for Chongyang Festival

The five health pouches for the Chung Yeung Festival are Chung Yeung Cake, Chung Yeung Wine, Chung Yeung Tofu, Chung Yeung Patty Cake and Chung Yeung Crisp.

1, Chongyang cake

Chongyang cake is the representative food of the Chongyang Festival, which means high rise and good luck. The production process of Chongyang cake is unique and has a sweet flavor. The main ingredients are glutinous rice, sugar, red dates, almonds, peanuts and so on. The production method is to steam the glutinous rice flour, sprinkle it with sugar, red dates and other ingredients, and then cut it into small pieces for consumption. In some places, dogwood is also inserted on the Chongyang cake to symbolize good health and longevity.

2. Chrysanthemum Wine

Chrysanthemum wine, also known as chrysanthemum wine, is a specialty drink of the Chrysanthemum Festival. Chrysanthemum wine has the effect of clearing away heat and detoxifying the toxins, brightening the eyes and nourishing the face. It is made by soaking herbs such as chrysanthemums, wolfberries and jujubes with white wine or rice wine, and can be consumed after a period of time. During the Chongyang Festival, people will savor chrysanthemum wine to feel the festive atmosphere.

3, Chongyang Tofu

Chongyang tofu is a specialty of the Chongyang Festival in some regions. The tofu symbolizes a white head to old age and love between husband and wife. It is made by grinding soybeans into soy milk, then boiling it, solidifying it, and finally cutting it into small pieces for consumption. During the Chung Yeung Festival, families make Chung Yeung tofu and share it with friends and relatives.

4. Chrysanthemum patties

Chrysanthemum patties are one of the traditional delicacies of the Chrysanthemum Festival, symbolizing reunion and beauty. It is made by steaming glutinous rice, then pounding it into mud with a wooden hammer, wrapping it with fillings such as bean paste and sesame seeds, and finally cutting it into small pieces for consumption. During the Chung Yeung Festival, families get together and **** together to make Chung Yeung patties and enjoy a good time.

5, Chrysanthemum Cake

Chrysanthemum Cake is one of the popular desserts during the Chrysanthemum Festival, signifying beauty and happiness. It is made by mixing flour, sugar, eggs, peanut oil and other ingredients to make pastry, then wrapping it with bean paste, dates and other fillings, and finally sealing the pastry with syrup. Chongyang pastry is sweet and savory, and is very popular among people.