Snake soup is called se gang (蛇羹) in Cantonese. This rich, thick broth has its origins in China’s Guangdong province. It used to be a delicacy that was only served to the wealthy.

The Chinese have been eating snake soup for more than a thousand years, so there is probably some merit to the tradition. I just think any kind of hot broth feels good, so the psychological ...

Snake soup shops have closed after the COVID-19 pandemic ... In Indonesia, where millions of people have Chinese ancestry, crowds already gathered in the city of Bohor to listen to drummers ...

Hongkongers fight winter's bite with special soup Snake dishes, eaten in China for 2000 years, have been in danger of slithering off the menu. But as 2025 is the Year of the Snake in the country's ...

[3] Snake soup is a dish that was originally served in Guangdong, southern China. It is steeped in tradition and has a history going back more than 2,000 years. Considered a seasonal delicacy ...

As one of the last keepers of the city’s traditional snake soup industry, Chau saves three live snakes for occasional display in wooden drawers that once housed more serpents for cooking. The cuisine ...