TasteAtlas:

Across Asia sticky rice is never just a simple dessert ingredient. It carries a massive cultural weight. The signature sticky texture physically represents family bonds and the idea of keeping loved ones tightly connected. This is exactly why these specific treats are absolutely mandatory during lunar festivals weddings and major family reunions.

Notice how almost all of them are perfectly round. That shape is completely intentional. It mimics the full moon and universally symbolizes a complete unbroken family circle. As the graphic shows the local fillings change completely depending on where you are but the deep cultural meaning behind the dough remains exactly the same everywhere. Read More »

Reposted from mintchocarus via beautifulfood

pickyhn:

Ini dan banyak lagi bukti-bukti lain yang menunjukkan negara Asia Tenggara ini serumpun dan berkongsi pelbagai budaya dan adat resam yang hampir serupa. Bukan milik ekslusif satu negara sahaja.

ry00751:

Luckily, I watched CNA, a Singaporean broadcaster, on Youtube made documentary on this. And yeah, the oldest cendol in S'pore and Malaysia (Malaka) started in 20th century. And this S'pore broadcaster said it was immigrant from Java who introduced cendol and has been delicacy -in Java since i forgot, 17th-18th century? So, yeah, its once again originated from Java except you change the name Read More »

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