SINGAPORE – Rounds of nian gao are everywhere in the lead-up to Chinese New Year. For some, it is a festive must-have, the way mandarin oranges are, because of its auspicious meaning.

Nian gao is a traditional steamed sticky rice cake used to celebrate Lunar New Year, symbolizing growth and advancement. The classic version made with glutinous rice flour and brown sugar is a ...

During the Lunar New Year, “nian gao”, also known as kuih bakul, is an essential treat. In Chinese, “nian gao” translates to “higher year”, and it is believed eating it will elevate ...

Baker Jamilah Ahmad pours nian gao, or kuih bakul, batter into a mould lined with banana leaves as she makes the traditional Chinese sticky rice cake for Chinese New Year, in Langkawi. New ...

Stir-fried nian gao is a noodle dish rooted in Shanghainese cuisine. It is made of glutinous rice flour compressed into a long stick, then sliced and dried. This dish is also known in Malaysia as ...

Watch the Legend of Nian Event Trailer for Skull and Bones, a third-person strategy ship combat game developed by Ubisoft. Players can now access The Legend of Nian Event allowing brave souls to ...

“Nian gao”, or kuih bakul, is traditionally enjoyed during Chinese New Year. One Malay housewife in Taman Indera here has long been known for making this sticky treat, with her products ...

“A major tradition involves lighting firecrackers, originating from the legend of the monster Nian,” according to Chinesenewyear.net. “According to legend, Nian was a terrifying beast with ...

Here’s all you need to know. Journalist, blogger, podcaster and author Qin Xie previously explained for Metro: ‘Happy Chinese New Year is xin nian (new year) kuai le (happy) in Mandarin ...

Malaysia is leveraging the diverse festive celebrations of its multi-racial communities to promote cultural tourism. Among the occasions: Chinese New Year. As CNA's Melissa Goh finds out ...

There was no trace of exhaustion in Ji Chang-wook, who had a packed schedule in the previous year, as he managed to exude an attractive and sexy aura despite taking on one role from another.

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