"""29 DECEMBER 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man stretches longevity noodles in front of his family shophouse. The family has been making traditional """"mee sua"""" noodles, also called """"longevity noodles"""" for three generations in their home in central Bangkok. They use a recipe brought to Thailand from China. Longevity noodles are thought to contribute to a long and healthy life and  are served on special occasions, especially Chinese New Year, which is February 4, 2019. These noodles were being made for Chinese New Year.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ"""
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