Dumpling Day
Yesterday was the “Ko Chung” or “Kueh Chang” or simply Dumpling Day to me.
Despite having spent the last 7 years of my life with a Chinese family, I’m still pretty bad at remembering all the festivals and I was only aware that this festival is due when a family friend came to sent us some!
As usual, our family had a slightly more than usual makan although we were one short this year as my other brother in law is still enjoying his Texan steaks.
This year we received two bunches of kochung from 2 family friends. On this subject, I learnt something new about the Chinese custom on kochung. I was told that in the event of a death, the family members are not allowed to make their own kochung for one year. This is because since each kochung requires tying, this action will, superstitiously, bound the legs of the dead up in heavan too.
I am not someone who pays much attention to ancient superstitions but I do love knowing about them! And isn’t this interestingly creepy?
