"Uncle Weiming, come, you eat the noodles first. I made these noodles, and the broth was prepared by Jiankang," Jiang Jianguo said assiduously, pushing the bowl of noodles closer to Jiang Weiming.
In life, there are three kinds of noodles: "First Noodles," "Longevity Noodles," and "Farewell Noodles." First Noodles are eaten at the cleansing ceremony three days after a child's birth, while Farewell Noodles are consumed three days after an elder's passing during the mourning feast. One signifies birth, the other death; only the Longevity Noodles are eaten during birthdays, in hopes of praying for a long and healthy life.
