Good luck charm

A giant charm made in the shape of a sticky dumpling (Zongzi) hangs from the front door of Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School on Sunday, the second day of Taiwan's 3-day General Scholastic Ability Test of 2026. As the Chinese character "Zong" is a homonym for the Chinese character for "win" (Zhong), the traditional food is often used to bless students in the hope of a good examination result. CNA photo Jan. 18, 2026