This traditional custom began in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of thousands of years. The specific location is now in the south of China. On February 2, people will fry some candied beans and give them to friends and relatives to show their happiness. The process of frying sugar beans is also very interesting. People will put sugar, peanuts, sesame seeds, glutinous rice and other ingredients in the pot and keep stirring until the sugar beans become golden and crisp.
There is a profound cultural connotation behind the fried sugar beans on February 2. In the traditional culture of China, sugar represents sweetness and reunion, while candied beans imply family harmony and happiness. Therefore, when people fry candied beans, they also pray for the safety and happiness of their families.
Other customs on February 2.
In the south, people will eat "spring rolls" or "spring cakes", which are made of eggs, flour, glutinous rice flour and other materials, meaning the arrival of the new year. At the same time, people will put "mahogany" on their doorways to pray for family safety and good luck.
In the north, people will hold a "Dragon Head Up" activity on February 2nd. This activity originated from the ancient Dragon Boat Festival ceremony. On this day, people will dress up a long dragon as Jackie Chan, and then raise it in the cheers of everyone, symbolizing the rebirth and blessing of the dragon.