Traditional foods: Ang Ku Kueh and Red Eggs

Traditional cakes and eggs, dyed red to symbolise luck and blessings are given out to relatives and friends. Eggs are chosen as they represent fertility and their round shapes symbolise harmony. It is believed that if you have a boy, you give out an odd number of eggs, and if you have a girl, you give out an even number of eggs.

According to word of mouth on Hokkien tradition, if you have a son, plain round Ang Ku Kueh 紅龜粿 (red glutinous peanut cakes) are given out, and if you have a girl, you mould the ang kus into the traditional tortoise moulds, which are more intricate and delicate.

In efficient Singapore, you can now find company like Sweetest Moments that provide full moon packages. They have different varieties of food that you can choose, but will always include traditional ang kus and red eggs. Some food options include cakes, chocolate, glutinous rice cakes, cupcakes and pastries. These outfits can even provide deliveries for your customised food boxes. And you get to pick design for the boxes and personalized baby card!

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