Slices Of Peeled Mandarin Oranges (Lukan Variety) On A Serving Plate Against White Background Royalty-Free Stock Photography

Exchanging Mandarin oranges is a must during Chinese New Year. Originating from Southern China the tradition of giving mandarin oranges is known as “song gam” in Cantonese. Coincidentally it also means “giving gold” which the luck-obsessed Chinese have used as a symbol of conferring prosperity and well wishes to the recipient. Lukan is a popular variety of mandarin orange. Its skin is thin and slightly wrinkled which makes it easy to peel. Flavour-wise it is sweet and juicy with acidic and tangy notes.