This shop's sesame tangyuan are especially delicious.
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culture
汤圆 are traditionally eaten during the Lantern Festival (元宵节). Their round shape symbolizes family reunion and togetherness (团圆). Common fillings include black sesame, peanut, and red bean.
mistakes
汤圆 and 元宵 are often confused. 汤圆 (southern style) are made by wrapping filling in dough. 元宵 (northern style) are made by rolling filling in dry flour. Different process, similar result.
