What is the symbolism of eating soup dumplings

The Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first month of the year is the same custom throughout the country. Experts say that the dumplings are also known as "soup dumplings" or "round" "dumplings", the South is also known as the "water round" "floating rounds". On the 15th day of the first lunar month, almost every family eats dumplings. In addition, the name of the dumplings and the word "reunion" sound similar to the meaning of reunion, symbolizing the family reunion, harmony and happiness, people also use this nostalgia for their loved ones away from home, to send the best wishes for the future life.

Folklore experts said that when cooking dumplings, because it opened the pot after floating in the water, very beautiful, reminiscent of a round of bright moon hanging in the cloudy sky. The bright moon in the sky, the bowl of dumplings, family reunion, symbolizing the reunion of good fortune. Therefore, eating soup dumplings expresses people's love for family reunion. At the same time, it also shows the Chinese people's inheritance and love of traditional festivals, as well as a love of Chinese culture.