Longevity peach
A longevity peach, or shoutao, is a type of lotus seed bun. It is white with a red dyed tip with a crease along the side, mimicking the shape of a peach. The longevity peach is a representation of Peaches of Immortality. According to Chinese folk legends, these peaches ripen every thousands of years, and grant immortality to humans when consumed.[1]
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Longevity peaches
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| Traditional Chinese | 壽桃 | ||||||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 寿桃 | ||||||||||||||
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The pastry is typically served at the birthdays of elderly people as it celebrates their achievement in having reached old age.
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