Jun’an Roast Suckling Pig

Jun’an Roast Suckling Pig

　　“Roast suckling pig” originated in Central China but flourished in Guangdong. This dish carries the Cantonese people’s deep reverence for their ancestors. During the Qingming Festival, it is an essential tradition for people in Guangdong to offer “roast suckling pig” as a tribute to their forebears. “Jun’an Roast Suckling Pig” has a long history, and there’s a local saying: “A red-skinned, plump roast pig,” resembling a whole pig, symbolizes family prosperity, good fortune, and good health. Every year during the Qingming Festival, families in Jun’an, led by filial descendants, carry golden-roasted pigs up the mountains to sweep the tombs and honor their ancestors. The golden pig symbolizes a flourishing lineage, great achievements, and serves as an offering to console the spirits of the ancestors, expressing the family’s filial piety and respect. Nowadays, during significant celebratory events such as company inaugurations or store grand openings, the golden pig also symbolizes prosperity, thriving business, and great luck.

　　Source: Jun’an Town Government Website