Red Boiled Egg | Ancient Chinese Culture

Red Boiled Egg


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In China, when a baby is born, his/her family will announce the news via sending red boiled eggs to the family’s relatives and friends.

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Moreover, in some regions of China the number of eggs presented depends on the sex of the child. An even number, usually six or eight, with a black point dotted on one end will be delivered for a boy, while, an odd number, usually five or seven without black point for a girl.

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