Chinese Eating Style during Everyday Feasts

The eating style, customs, and traditions practiced by the Chinese people during their everyday eats may differ in every region, but for the most part, families get together in the dining table thrice a day. Each grubfest is all-inclusive in itself, carrying all the elements to keep a person fully satisfied afterwards. The most substantial aspect of each feast is grain or fan, which may vary -- from rice to noodles to whole grains to bread to corn to sorghum to millet -- according to the family's financial strength. The veggies and meats come just as side dishes to increase the relish of the grains.

Chinese dining tables are usually a mixture of bowls for the grains; pairs of chopsticks, which are used instead of the Western spoon and fork; soupspoons for the soup that is served in a communal bowl; saucers for the shells or bones and for the reserve bite that was taken from a common platter, which holds the "condiments"; and hot towels to wipe the dirt on the diners's hands and mouths. Reaching across the typical round or square table is acceptable as the dishes, other than the grain, are served in a conjoint platter where diners directly take their part from.

The First China Expedition of My Boy

It was the first time my family would tour in half; I mean my wife and our two elder kids were set to an alternative locality and my youngest and I to China. It was a complex idea I had to deal with especially since my son was barely four years old. I initially imagined how bored he could be while waiting for my business arrangements to end and I already guessed the anxious look on his face during a temple or museum visit. I shook my head to get rid of those imaginations and I secretly wished my boy an unforgettable first China tour.

After knowing that I had my young son with me in China, a friend suggested various tourist locations best for kids. So, after my first arrangement, I followed my friend's cunning recommendation. Our first stop was at the Century Park where I joined my son in an enthralling kite-flying spree, something we rarely do back home. We also rented a bike and strolled around the place to our hearts' comfort. But I know my boy's wish--a trip to an amusement park, so we set off to Fuxing Park. There, my boy had an awesome time of his life riding a bumper car and paddle boat. He also made some Chinese fellows there who gave him a big blue balloon. Though it was only the two of us, I could tell very well that from the genuine smiles of my boy, he was enjoying his first expedition abroad.

Now, I know what to do; whenever a child would come with me in a expedition, I should always bring him to the locations suited for his age and that would unquestionably minimize my battles with tantrums.

Keeping Robust With A Chinese Tofu Serving

There has been an increasing worry in China's sustenance level. Back in the Communist days, when laborers and peasants seldom get to eat meat and all the splendid stuff, they only get to eat rice and green vegetables. Today, because their economy is in such growth, the Chinese are becoming pudgy, particularly the children. This worries officials in the country where SARS and the Avian Flu were first seen again after it was inactive for decades and traveling from the West to Asia.

Today, China with its numerous everyday matters, tries to limit the obesity situation which no one knows what it will turn into. As for us, let us take this as deterrent and warning not to eat too much detrimental food. I do know one healthy Chinese serving to establish things off: the Tofu or Bean Curd Casserole. Singe your wok and let us start fixing food! This is fairly no sweat because all you have to do is make ready with the following ingredients: tofu, Chinese ham, bamboo shoot, Chinese cabbage, chicken stock, shrimps, Chinese black mushrooms, scallions, ginger, and salt to fix. Saute the scallions and ginger then just stir them all together with the tofu as a last ingredient but do not neglect to taste-test it before serving to anyone.

China's Tribal Fashion Point

If you look deeply on the customs and traditions that have been in practice by the 56 Chinese tribal groups, you will be surprised that a great part of them are reflected in the fresh brand of clothing, which people from all over the world use today. A visit to Beijing's Museum of Ethnic Costumes, a fantastic ethnic show of Chinese clothing, gives an entertaining trip down the line. Curator Yang Yuan boastfully declared that she was able to put together the whole collection of Chinese clothing, from clothes to ornaments to accessories to embroideries, and she has indeed rightfully done so. The clothing and accessory line's elegant designs relate the traditions, customs, and myths behind each of the featured minority groups, and interestingly, the patterns that are being used in fresh clothing can be traced through the displays.

Unfortunately, the modernization of the world provoked even the residents of far flung areas to make life simpler, in more ways than one -- embroideries are being displaced with prints, fish skin cloth-making, which is originally done by the Hezhe locals, is slowly being forgotten. Yang is using her staggering display of ethnical pieces to remind China's groups of sticking to their roots while providing an inspiration to the subsequent fashion collections of the world.

No Longer A Forbidden City

The Forbidden City has enthralled yet again another lover - the modern visitor. In modern China, Beijing is always packed with visitors desirous to lay their eyes on the famous Forbidden City. Erected in a span of 14 years and 1 million skilled workers, the city was the imperial palace for mid-Ming and Qing dynasties, and included in the spacious property are 800 buildings and 9,999 rooms.

This summer, another rich hotel is opening in the heart of Beijing, giving visitors better reason to go and visit the Forbidden City. Ritz-Carlton, Beijing will open its fourth branch in China this summer offering a 305-room hotel fashioned by Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo in a landscaped greenery comprised of 230,000 square meter office space, another 16,000 square meter high-end rent space, 8 residential towers, and the rich hotel itself. I think it’s seeking to outshine the Forbidden City's area!

Suites in the hotel will include huge living rooms, dining areas, study areas, spacious bathrooms, and walk-in closets. Of course, expensive technology in each room and suite will compliment the expensive prices of the accommodation. A chapel is also situated within the hotel for couples who yearn to take in marriage in the Forbidden City.