Cuisine: China Chūnjuǎn, meaning 'spring roll', originated in China over 1,500 years ago, during the Eastern Jin dynasty. They were traditionally made to celebrate the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), symbolizing wealth and prosperity, as their golden, crispy exterior resembled gold bars. Filled with seasonal vegetables and sometimes meat, these rolls were a way to enjoy fresh produce after the long winter. Over time, Chūnjuǎn spread beyond China through trade, migration
