Dumplings are a traditional Chinese food. In northern China, they are always indispensable during the Spring Festival.
2. Jiaozi is one of the most important foods for Chinese people during the Spring Festival. Because the shape of dumplings is similar to ancient Chinese gold and silver ingots, dumplings symbolize wealth. According to tradition, the whole family gets together to make dumplings on New Year's Eve. They would hide a coin in one of the dumplings. It is said that whoever eats that coin will have good luck in the New Year. Dumplings are also popular in other traditional Chinese festivals, so they are undoubtedly a part of Chinese culture and traditional culture.
4. When we say goodbye to friends or family, we usually eat dumplings. I guess that's another tradition and another reason why dumplings are such an important part of Chinese culture.
