During the Chinese New Year, Jiaying Ancient Town in Meijiang District, Meizhou City, is bustling with excitement and celebration. In this ancient town with numerous traditional Hakka cuisine establishments, masters of fried snacks skillfully and swiftly perform actions like kneading, frying, and scooping at their shops. From golden-brown pan-fried cakes, crispy and savory fried dumplings, to the uniquely flavored fried taro balls, these essential traditional delicacies for the Hakka people of Meizhou during the Chinese New Year symbolize a vibrant and harmonious start to 2024.

春节期间，位于梅州市梅江区的嘉应古城喜庆热闹。在聚集了众多客家美食老字号的古城里，每家炸品店的师傅们熟练而快速地进行着“捏、炸、捞”等动作。色泽金黄的煎圆、酥脆咸香的炸馓子、风味独特的炸芋圆……这是梅州客家人过年习俗里必不可少的传统美食，它们寓意着新年的生活红红火火、团团圆圆。

文、图| 丘锐妮 吴国富