Noodles are one of the secrets to a long life, so Filipinos believe. Known locally as pancit, they are eaten for nearly every occasion, from birthday parties to weddings to typical Friday nights ...

Turns out birthday noodles is also a tradition in her culture, and she lovingly thought we might do the same thing in the Philippines. “Nothing fancy, just Indomie and egg,” she said shyly.

JOLO, Philippines - Boxes of food, a birthday cake, and other supplies were delivered Saturday to 20 mostly foreign hostages who have been held by Muslim rebels for weeks in the dense Philippine ...

In the Philippines, pancit (or noodles) are so much a part of the diet and rank so high on the list of celebratory foods, that there are eateries dedicated just to the slippery snack. Many of ...

Although noodles were invented well over 4000 of years ago in northwestern China, the idea of longevity noodles became popular sometime during the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907).

Boil the noodles for 1 minute and then transfer directly to the chile sesame sauce. Repeat with remaining noodles. Step 6: Toss the noodles until fully coated and garnish with sesame seeds ...

In Chinese culture, birthday noodles — also called longevity or long-life noodles — are more than a meal. They're a wish. The belief is simple: long, unbroken noodles symbolize a long life.