The Milkfish Market Ahead Chinese New Year

The Milkfish Market Ahead Chinese New Year

A milkfish vendor is selling fish in Rawa Belong, Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 8, 2024. As the Chinese New Year, also known as Imlek, approaches, many vendors are setting up temporary stalls along the roadside in Rawa Belong. Both the Betawi and Chinese communities are purchasing milkfish to observe the 'Nganter Bandeng' tradition before the Chinese New Year. The celebration is a significant event in Jakarta. For the Betawi and Chinese communities in Rawa Belong, having processed milkfish on the table is an essential part of the festivities. This practice continues due to the long-standing 'Nganter Bandeng' tradition among the Betawi people. For the ethnic Chinese, milkfish, which is known for its many bones, is a traditional food served during the New Year celebrations and symbolizes prosperity. The milkfish brought to the market are fresh and unprocessed. The tradition has evolved with cultural intermarriage, leading the Chinese in Jakarta to also adopt the 'nganter' tradition as an expression of thankfu

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          The Milkfish Market Ahead Chinese New Year

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                The Milkfish Market Ahead Chinese New Year

                The Milkfish Market Ahead Chinese New Year

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                  A milkfish vendor and buyer are engaging in a transaction in Rawa Belong, Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 8, 2024. As the Chinese New Year, also known as Imlek, approaches, numerous milkfish vendors are setting up temporary stalls along the roadside in Rawa Belong. Both the Betawi and Chinese communities are purchasing milkfish to observe the 'Nganter Bandeng' tradition in preparation for the Chinese New Year, which is a significant celebration in Jakarta. The tradition of having processed milkfish on the table is an enduring practice for the Betawi community of Rawa Belong and the Chinese community, thanks to the long-standing 'Nganter Bandeng' tradition of the Betawi people. For the ethnic Chinese, milkfish, which is known for its many bones, is a common food ingredient during the New Year festivities and is believed to symbolize abundant fortune and prosperity. The milkfish brought to the market are fresh, raw, and whole. The tradition has evolved with cultural intermarriage, leading the Chinese population
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                    Milkfish vendors are opening makeshift stalls along the Rawa Belong roadside in Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 8, 2024, as the Chinese New Year, locally known as Imlek, approaches. Both the Betawi community and the Chinese community are buying milkfish for the 'Nganter Bandeng' tradition ahead of the Chinese New Year, which is a significant event in Jakarta. The presence of processed milkfish on the table is a tradition that the Betawi community of Rawa Belong and the Chinese community never miss. This enduring habit is thanks to the long-practiced 'Nganter Bandeng' tradition by the Betawi people. For the ethnic Chinese, milkfish, which has many thorns and symbolizes abundant fortune and prosperity, is a common food ingredient served during the New Year celebrations. The milkfish brought to the market are fresh, raw, and whole. The tradition has evolved with cultural intermarriage, leading the Chinese people in Jakarta to also adopt the 'nganter' tradition as an expression of gratitude and the spirit of shar
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                      The Milkfish Market Ahead Chinese New Year

                      A milkfish vendor and buyer are engaging in a transaction in Rawa Belong, Jakarta, Indonesia, on February 8, 2024. As the Chinese New Year, also known as Imlek, approaches, numerous milkfish vendors are setting up temporary stalls along the roadside in Rawa Belong. Both the Betawi and Chinese communities are purchasing milkfish to observe the 'Nganter Bandeng' tradition in preparation for the Chinese New Year, which is a significant celebration in Jakarta. The tradition of having processed milkfish on the table is an enduring practice for the Betawi community of Rawa Belong and the Chinese community, thanks to the long-standing 'Nganter Bandeng' tradition of the Betawi people. For the ethnic Chinese, milkfish, which is known for its many bones, is a common food ingredient during the New Year festivities and is believed to symbolize abundant fortune and prosperity. The milkfish brought to the market are fresh, raw, and whole. The tradition has evolved with cultural intermarriage, leading the Chinese population