(From right) Kwok Chin, Yew, Zhang Association Selangor and Kuala Lumpur president Datuk Tew Boon Chin and Melvin during the distribution of the treats.
FUNG Wong Biscuits, a traditional Chinese biscuit confectioner has carried out its Winter Solstice festive tradition for the ninth year.
“Today, we have given out the traditional tang yuen made from glutinous rice flour served in a hot, sweet liquid, in addition to cakes, biscuits and popcorn to 500 people,” said owner Melvin Chan.
The goodies were distributed in front of the confectioner’s premises in Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur.
Fung Wong Biscuits is a 113-year-old pastry shop that was started by Melvin’s great-grandfather in 1909 in China.
Melvin’s father Datuk Chan Kwok Chin, who is Wangsa Maju MCA treasurer, moved the business to Malaysia in the 1960s.
Melvin said Winter Solstice was a more prominent celebration than Chinese New Year as family reunions took place that day and it was a time of service.
“The Winter Solstice is celebrated exactly a month before Chinese New Year and is a day for embracing Chinese traditions,” he added.
MCA vice-president Datuk Seri Yew Teong Look, who was also present that day, said “it is not only a day of celebration but also for helping those in need.
“Fung Wong Biscuits has always been concerned about the livelihood of the less fortunate and looked to help them out.
“It often performs services like this twice a year on the Winter Solstice and Dumpling Festival in June,” said Yew.
Fung Wong Biscuits is well known for its wedding pastries and has branches in Genting Highlands, Lot 10, KLIA 2 and in Singapore. – By SHASMIETHA ELANGO
