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Jyutpingsau6 tou4 baau1
Yalesauh tòuh bāau
Definition
Longevity peach bun; a peach-shaped Chinese steamed bun with sweet filling used to celebrate birthdays and elderly people's longevity.
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How it's used
Symbolism is the primary reason for serving these buns, as they represent the mythical peaches of immortality from Chinese folklore. They are strictly reserved for birthdays, particularly for the elderly, and are rarely eaten as a casual snack. You will almost always see them served at the end of a birthday banquet or during a celebration for a senior family member.
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For Grandpa's birthday, the family bought a box of longevity peach buns back home.
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Do not confuse these with standard steamed buns like 叉燒包 or 奶黃包, as serving them outside of a birthday or celebratory context may confuse guests or seem out of place.
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