The history of nian gao according to Chinese legend, and how the rice cakes are eaten to mark new year in Hong Kong, China, ...

Sometimes translated as a "new year cake," Nian gao is a traditional glutinous rice cake eaten on Chinese New Year's Eve. When spoken, Nian gao means "to signal higher success in the new year." ...

If the Italians have their Panettone and the Germans have their Stollen, the Chinese have their Prosperity Cake named Huat Ke (or Huat Kueh) to celebrate their holidays with.

The sticky rice cake is considered an auspicious food in Chinese culture because its name sounds like “higher by the year”, indicating a hope for more growth and prosperity in the coming year.