Although the tossing of Yu Sheng or Lo Hei is traditionally done on the 7th day, many Chinese restaurants offer this joyous dish throughout the entire 15 days.

What is the purpose of Lo Hei?

Lohei, or 捞起 in Cantonese, is one of the biggest highlights during Chinese New Year, where families and friends come together to “toss up a good fortune”.

Why do we eat yusheng during Chinese New Year?

When we eat Yu Sheng, the ritual is to toss the mixed ingredients high in the air with a shout of “Loh Hey!” and other auspicious wishes. This literally means to “move upwards”, a symbol for our fortune to rise and expand in this new year. ... It is symbolic of good luck, prosperity, health and all things auspicious.