Poultry and Eggs · FFET10484
Shitou goose
Named for its lion-like head, Shitou goose is used for Chaoshan festival braises and banquets.
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Shitou goose is a large goose breed named for its lion-like head, with a core raising area in Chenghai, Shantou, Guangdong. In Chaoshan, it is commonly braised; whole braised geese are served at festivals, and goose banquets are used to welcome guests.
What
Shitou goose is a large goose breed named for its lion-like head.1
When
A 2026 report describes about 300 years of raising Shitou geese in Chenghai, but supplies no dated historical text from which to establish when the practice began.3
Where
Chenghai in Shantou, Guangdong, is a core area for raising Shitou geese within the Chaoshan region.2,3
How
Shitou goose is commonly used for Chaoshan braised goose. Whole braised geese are festival dishes, while goose banquets are served to welcome guests.1,2,3
Why
Its large size and lion-like head distinguish the breed. At Chaoshan banquets, goose also conveys an especially warm welcome to guests.1,2
Impact and influence
Shitou goose was included in the 2006 national livestock genetic resources protection list, which concerns conservation of breed resources. In 2021, Zhanglin in Dongli Town, Chenghai, held a Shitou goose competition, where the heaviest bird weighed 39.1 jin. Reports state that Shitou goose is on the national list of famous, special, excellent and new agricultural products; the register itself was not opened.2,4