The winter solstice, also called the hibernal solstice, occurs when either of Earth's poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. For the Westerners, The occasion is marked with sweet and traditional winter solstice rituals—from brewing mulled cider and eating winter solstice foods, to lighting lanterns, reciting winter solstice quotes, striking special yoga moves, and setting intentions for the season ahead. Chinese families will be making and eating of dumplings or tangyuan, as well as ancestor worship.  Traditionally, the festive foods other than Dumplings, Tangyuan may include Mutton, Noodles, Wonton, Red-bean and glutinous rice meal.

Today in Singapore, we can eat good delicious dumplings by Le Shrimp 樂天皇朝. On its A'la carte menu, I have tried their Prawn Dumpling Shrimp Ramen 鲜虾水饺赤汤面. Inspired by the flavours of Japanese ramen broth and silky threads of Chinese la mian, Le Shrimp Ramen is a perfect marriage of Chinese and Japanese culture.