Chinese New Year: The traditional Chinese dishes for luck and prosperity

A whole fish – Fortune

A whole steamed fish is a common sight on the dinner table at Chinese New Year.

The fish is thought to guarantee abundance and good fortune, but there’s even more important etiquette in how the fish is served.

The head of the fish should point towards older and special guests at the dinner table, and after one side of the fish has been eaten, it should not be turned over as this could reverse the fortune.

Depending on the region, different types of fish are served: some serve sea bass whereas others choose trout.

source: express.co.uk