Chinese tradition of eating together
6 november 2013
Chinese people like to eat together; this tradition can be traced a long time ago. It reflects the Chinese notion of union versus division—round tables, round dishes, and round bowls all symbolize union and perfection…
Ontdek meerCutting and Seasoning of Chinese Dishes
6 november 2013
Cutting has always been a distinctive feature of Chinese culinary art. The ingredients of a given dish can be cut into slices, strips, shreds, cubes, segments, dices, grains, or minced into a uniform and small..
Ontdek meerXu Xiake
6 november 2013
Xu Xiake(1587~1641) was a descriptive Ming Chinese travel writer and geographer noted for his bravery and humility. He visited southwestern China for years. His sobriquet is Zhenzhi. Xiake was an alternate given to him by..
Ontdek meerThe source of Chinese Knots
6 november 2013
At first, the knots are used to keep records. On the land of Hua Xia, “knot” was used by the ancestors to mean “contact” or “agreement” in law. Meanwhile it has the function of recording..
Ontdek meerContentment brings happiness
6 november 2013
This popular Chinese saying means that those who hope to keep fit and happy should have few desires and the fewer the better. If one has overly strong desires and always keeps daydreaming, then one..
Ontdek meerXu Beihong Horses
6 november 2013
In China, the name of the painter Xu Beihong is almost known to every one. He was skillful in painting horse. The paintings of horses by him are unique. All the horses in his paintings..
Ontdek meerChinese Customs after Birth
6 november 2013
When a Chinese baby is born, he/she is already considered to be one year old: age is calculated from the date of conception not the date of birth. Praise should not be given to a..
Ontdek meerHow to make dumplings
6 november 2013
Dumplings (Jiaozi) are Chinese favorite food in China, especially in the north. The foreigners who have come to china always can’t forget dumplings. During the Spring Festival-the Lunar New Year-no food is more festive than..
Ontdek meerShanxi Wheaten Food Culture
6 november 2013
Shanxi Province is treated as the land of wheaten food. There is a good saying, “the most delicious wheaten food of the world is in China, and while the most delicious one of China is..
Ontdek meerBrief introduction to Clay Sculpture
6 november 2013
Clay sculpture, it is also called “patterned sculpture”. It is a traditional craft in China. First, put some cotton fiber into prepared clay soil, then stir them to mix evenly; next, make rough sculpture with..
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