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（What）Turtle？ |
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The character '龜' has 16 strokes and it looks the best when written stroke by stroke. |
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Turtles have long lifespans (pronounced ' kú ' in Taiwanese), which symbolizing longevity. |
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Are red turtle cakes edible?
Do they turn red like shrimp after steamed?
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This turtle is not an actual turtle. People from Lukang simply use the turtle as a symbol of auspiciousness, prosperity, and longevity. The color red symbolizes good fortune. |
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Red turtle cakes are used for worship, gifts, and food. Red-faced turtles, red turtle cakes, red turtle buns, and glutinous rice turtles has made the "turtle" practically a totem for the people of Lukang. |
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Are red turtle cakes made from flour? |
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Rice has long been the one and only food for civilians because of the subtropical climate in Taiwan. Therefore, Taiwanese desserts were mostly made from rice in early years. |
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Nowadays, the stage has been taken over by flour, and cakes are no longer prevalent in modern diets. |
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When did it come to Taiwan?（When)? |
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From three to four hundred years ago, the Han Chinese settlers have been cultivating Taiwan, which brings the cultures and tradition of rice-based diet. |
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Who loves red turtle cake?（Who） |
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台Red turtle cake, a traditional Taiwanese delicacy, is loved by many for its traditional flavor. Most of the older generation can make it by themselves, while younger people tend to buy ready-made ones. |
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Red turtle cakes become pieces of installation art in Lukang. （Where） |
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Huo Xing Youth Start-up Hub was opened in 2021 in Lukand, and one of the installation arts that catches tourists' attention is the impression of Lukang cake (pronounced 'kué' in Taiwanese)
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The differences between Lukang’s red turtle cakes and others.（How） |
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The "white red turtle cake" in Lukang has a red dot in the middle, not entirely red.
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The freshly made red turtle cake is made from raw glutinous rice grounded with water and dehydrated into cake essence. |
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The use of turtle cakes is widespread because they are imprinted with turtle patterns and dyed red, symbolizing longevity and auspiciousness. |
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In addition to offering them as sacrifices to gods and ancestors, they are also given to friends and family for various celebrations such as weddings, births, full moon celebrations, first birthdays, coming-of-age ceremonies, or birthdays, symbolizing the sharing of blessings. |
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As a Taiwanese, one must not know about turtle cakes. |
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