In China, New Year's Eve meals are a showcase of regional diversity reflected in culinary traditions distinct from each other. Despite regional differences, the unifying theme of each dish symbolizes an auspicious start to the year and good fortune.
The shared essence of New Year celebrations is the coming together of families for this most traditional celebration. The TV movie Blossoms Shanghai was set in 1990s Shanghai and its phenomenal success attracted people to Huanghe Road and the Fairmont Peace Hotel on the Bund.