12th day Chinese custom

Today, Ah Mah and Ah Kong celebrated the "12th day" of Elijah's birth. According to Chinese custom, on this day, two special dishes are prepared and distributed to relatives to announce the arrival of a newborn. The two dishes are: (1) pig's trotters in black vinegar; and (2) chicken in glutinous rice wine. Such a custom took root in a time when communication systems were less developed. So, whenever a family came bearing these dishes, relatives would know of a new addition to the clan. Ah Mah prepared the two dishes and distributed to our KL relatives.

Traditional dishes
Pig's trotters (L) and chicken wine (R).