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One of the most fun parts about yusheng has to be the lo hei (tossing of luck) portion where the ingredients are added and mixed, all the while yelling out well wishes for all our loved ones....
Today, friends and families celebrate lohei in restaurants and homes, welcoming the new year with words of prosperity and a strong sense of togetherness. Every ingredient represents a blessing, and every lohei signifies a strong sense of unity and good intentions for the new year.
Jan 9, 2019 · “Lo Hei”, in Cantonese literally translates to “tossing up good fortune”, and it refers to the ritual adopted in Singapore that involves a group of people gathered around a massive plate, tossing its contents violently while saying out auspicious phrases before eating it—it is popularly believed that the higher the toss, the better ...
Feb 10, 2021 · What Should You Say When You Lou Hei? When it comes to celebrating Chinese New Year, a tradition which Singaporeans observe is Lou Hei. Along with the tossing of raw fish, and vegetable salad around the table, chanting of auspicious phrases for the new year is also a must.
Jan 23, 2024 · It’s a colourful raw fish salad that is as delish to eat as it is pretty to look at. And it’s SUPER popular in Singapore during Chinese New Year. Lo hei translates in Cantonese to ‘tossing good fortune’, so you’re expected to throw that salad as high as possible before eating it.
Find out the best places to enjoy Lo Hei or Yu Sheng, the traditional dish of tossing up good fortune, with your family and friends. Explore the variety of ingredients, flavours and prices of different Lo Hei options in Singapore.
Learn about the history, meaning and practice of yusheng and lo hei, a Chinese custom of tossing raw fish and other ingredients to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Find out how different communities and restaurants in Singapore have adapted and innovated this tradition over time.
