Longevity Peach Bun for Birthday

Showing respect and esteem for the elderly is a tradition that remains today. Nowadays, when grandparents or parents reach the ages of 70, 80 or 90, their children and grandchildren organize ceremonies for longevity. Such celebrations, either large or small,  are occasions to show devotion and respect to grandparents and parents. Celebrations for longevity, manifest the family’s joy in having a relative who has been able to lead a long life.  The Chinese God of Longevity, known as Sau,  is a symbol of easy life, smooth living, and victory over the strife that life can sometimes cause. A gourd is attached to the end of his staff which is said to hold the elixir of life or immortality. Sau is usually depicted holding a peach, which is the divine fruit of the gods, allowing them to live forever, therefore making Sau Tou/Peach Buns is a must for longevity celebration.  Besides having a banquet of which long and thin noodles are served, everyone will be blessed with presents ,


a red envelope/lei si, -   Good blessings.


a longetivity rice bowl together with a pair of chopsticks  - wishing steady income in the future


and


a pair of wooden CLOGS -  wishing a successful career ~~ "po po ko sing" which means to rise to the top, step by step.



Read about the story of the Longevity Peach (bun) HERE

The recipe for Longevity Peach Bun is HERE