Longevity buns (shou bao) (壽包) are Chinese steamed buns (mantou) (饅頭) that are shaped like peaches, which symbolize long life and prosperity. Despite their name, there is no peach in the buns.

The birthday bun is also known as the shou bao (say “s-ow b-ow”) or longevity peach. It is a steamed bun with lotus seed filling made into the shape of a peach.

Tanya Chua celebrates 50th Chinese birthday with longevity peach buns If this is what turning 50 looks like, we can't wait for our turn. New: You can now listen to articles.

Workers pack Shou Tao (longevity peach bun) at a restaurant in Beijing, October 5, 2008.Chongyang Festival is a traditional day celebrating the elderly on the ninth day of the ninth month ...

In Chinese culture, longevity peach BUNs are often served at birthday celebrations. THAI (17A: Gaeng daeng cuisine) Gaeng daeng is a curry dish also known as THAI red curry with chicken.

From the terracotta warriors to the steamed buns, German Chancellor Angela Merkel's 56th birthday was a taste of traditional Chinese culture. On her fourth visit to China, which concluded on ...

Inside Simone Rocha and MatchesFashion.com’s Fabulous Chinese New Year Party. By Lynn ... When Rocha sliced open the giant longevity bun filled with steamed peach buns, all the baby buns ...