Spring Festival Snacks Explained: Nian Gao, Tangyuan, Sunflower Seeds + Mandarin for Taste and Texture (Perth Learner’s Guide)

Chinese New Year is nearly here: New Year’s Eve falls on 16 Feb 2026, and Spring Festival begins on 17 Feb. In Perth, that often means a relaxed get-together after dinner — chatting, watching TV, visiting friends, and grazing on snacks that feel unmistakably “New Year”. Three favourites show up again and again: nian gao […]