What to say during Lou Hei
We know it can be confusing from time to time when it comes to auspicious phrases. To keep things prosperous, here's a guide on what you should say during your tossing sessions!
Gong Xi Fa Cai (Place Platter)
Say Gong Xi Fa Chai when placing the platter on the dining table. Add the 5 coloured vegetables and winter melon bits around the center of Lou Hei.
Nian Nian You Yu (Add Coral Seaweed)
Say Nian Nian You Yu when adding the coral seaweed. This signifies a year of abundance.
Da Ji Da Li (Add Dried Orange Peel)
Say Da Ji Da Li when adding dried orange peel. This signifies a prosperous and auspicious new year ahead.
Jin Ying Man Wu (Add Ground Peanuts)
Say Jing Man Wu as you sprinkle the ground peanuts on the Lou Hei. This signifies an abundance of gold and silver.
Sheng Yi Xing Long (Add Sesame Seeds)
Say Sheng Yi Xing Long as you sprinkle sesame seeds on the Lou Hei. This signifies a year of good fortune and successes for your business and careers.
Zhao Cai Jin Bao (Add White Pepper & Cinnamon Powder)
Say Zhao Cai Jin Bao as you add white pepper and cinnamon powder to the Lou Hei. This signifies the welcoming of wealth and fortune into one's house.
Shi Shi Shun Li (Add Olive Oil)
Say Shi Shi Shun Li as you drizzle the Lou Hei with olive oil over the Lou Hei. This signifies a smooth-sailing year ahead.
Tian Tian Mi Mi (Add Plum Sauce)
Say Tian Tian Mi Mi as you drizzle plum sauce over the Lou Hei. Have a sweet and loving relationship between your loved ones and friends.
Pian Di Huang Jin
Say Pian Di Huang Jin as you add the essence of the dish - Pok Chui. May your house (or specifically, your floors), be filled with gold. The crunchy golden parcels represent pieces of gold.
(Ready To Toss!) Wan Shi Ru Yi
Say Wan Shi Ru Yi when tossing the Lou Hei as a well wishing to everyone around the table. This signifies that the year will be smooth-sailing in accordance to one's wishes
(While Tossing) Shen Ti Jian Kang
Say Sheng Ti Jian Kang while tossing the Lou Hei. This signifies an abundance of good health for the family and loved ones alike.
(While Tossing) Huat Ah!
Lastly, and most importantly, don't miss out on the iconic - "HUAT AH".
Gong Xi Fa Chai (Place Platter)
Say Gong Xi Fa Chai when placing the platter on the dining table. Add the 5 coloured vegetables and winter melon bits around the center of Lou Hei.
Da Ji Da Li (Add Dried Orange Peel)
Say Da Ji Da Li when adding dried orange peel. This signifies a prosperous and auspicious new year ahead.
Nian Nian You Yu (Add Coral Seaweed)
Say Nian Nian You Yu when adding the coral seaweed. This signifies a year of abundance.
Jin Ying Man Wu (Add Ground Peanuts)
Say Jing Man Wu as you sprinkle the ground peanuts on the Lou Hei. This signifies an abundance of gold and silver.
Sheng Yi Xing Long (Add Sesame Seeds)
Say Sheng Yi Xing Long as you sprinkle sesame seeds on the Lou Hei. This signifies a year of good fortune and successes for your business and careers.
Zhao Cai Jin Bao (Add White Pepper & Cinnamon Powder)
Say Zhao Cai Jin Bao as you add white pepper and cinnamon powder to the Lou Hei. This signifies the welcoming of wealth and fortune into one's house.
Shi Shi Shun Li (Add Olive Oil)
Say Shi Shi Shun Li as you drizzle the Lou Hei with olive oil over the Lou Hei. This signifies a smooth-sailing year ahead.
Tian Tian Mi Mi (Add Plum Sauce)
Say Tian Tian Mi Mi as you drizzle plum sauce over the Lou Hei. This signifies harmony between the family and loved ones.
Man Di Huang Jin
Say Man Di Huang Jin as you add the essence of the dish - Pok Chui. This signifies the abundance of gold and wealth for one's family.
(Ready To Toss!) Da Ji Da Li
Say Da Ji Da Li when tossing the Lou Hei as a well wishing to everyone around the table. This signifies that the year will be smooth-sailing in accordance to one's wishes
(While Tossing) Shen Ti Jian Kang
Say Sheng Ti Jian Kang while tossing the Lou Hei. This signifies an abundance of good health for the family and loved ones alike.
(While Tossing) Huat Ah!
Lastly, and most importantly, don't miss out on the iconic - "HUAT AH".