Special Luck-Bringing Milkfish
At this time of year, milkfish is considered to bring good luck, especially when served during the Chinese New Year celebration.
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A trader displays milkfish at a fish market on Jl. Sulaiman in Rawa Belong, West Jakarta, Wednesday (22/1/2020). The milkfish are harvested from fish farms once a year, particularly ahead of Chinese New Year, or Imlek. Regularly priced Rp 65,000 to Rp 80,000 per kilogram depending on quality, the fish has seen a price hike of Rp 10,000 to Rp 15,000 per kg in January due to a shortage from the major flood at the beginning of the month.
At this time of year, milkfish is considered to bring good luck, especially when served during the Chinese New Year celebration.
One of the most sought-after things ahead of Chinese New Year is milkfish. People’s enthusiastic search for the fish can be seen in the flower market in Rawa Belong, West Jakarta. Fresh milkfish are displayed everywhere there. Sellers and buyers readily haggle to find the best price.