February 11th news, what defines a wealthy household? Just take a look at how many people gather around the dinner table during Lunar New Year's Eve.
On the eve of the Lunar New Year in Qujing, Yunnan Province, a family set out 182 dishes for their New Year's Eve dinner, covering the entire table and presenting a spectacular sight.
The person who recorded the video stated that there were a total of 78 family members, but only 43 were present this year, yet they still had 182 dishes served. It's quite a lot, and some dishes placed in the middle required standing up to reach.
Netizens commented: "We understand the logic, but seeing such a large table of dishes is still quite shocking. Perhaps this is what a grand banquet looks like; Wow, 43 people with 182 dishes, if all 78 were present, it would probably exceed 300 dishes; Heartfelt sympathy for the cooks, this is indeed a huge undertaking."
The Lunar New Year's Eve dinner, also known as the New Year's Eve dinner, family reunion dinner, etc., specifically refers to the family gathering dinner on the eve of the Lunar New Year (the day before the Spring Festival), where people working away from home will return to their hometown to reunite with their families.
For Chinese people, the Lunar New Year's Eve dinner is a reunion dinner for family members, and this meal is the most important dinner of the year for families.
The Lunar New Year's Eve dinner is the highlight before the New Year, not only rich and colorful but also imbued with many auspicious meanings. Traditionally, the Lunar New Year's Eve dinner is consumed after paying respects to ancestors. Before eating the dinner, there is a ritual of offering prayers to gods and ancestors, and only after the ceremony is completed can the dinner begin.
With the changing times, the Lunar New Year's Eve dinner has gradually become a tradition. Many restaurants offer pre-order services for Lunar New Year's Eve dinners, which are often very popular. However, some people still insist on cooking and eating at home.
