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Every meal matters in Shaoxing
August 12, 2021
The people of Shaoxing know better than most that every meal matters. Take a look at these tasty delicacies enjoyed by locals night and day!
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7 things you may not know about Major Heat
July 22, 2021
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Heat, (Chinese: 大暑), the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 22 and ends August 6.
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Seasonal delights to enjoy on days around Minor Heat
July 8, 2021
Minor Heat, the 11th solar term in the traditional Chinese Lunar calendar, begins on Wednesday. As the weather begins to heat up, do you know what traditional foods are eaten during Minor Heat?
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Zongzi more than just a summer holiday treat
June 11, 2021
Zongzi are to the Dragon Boat Festival what eggs are to Easter or roses to Valentine's Day.
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Yao Ming gives thumbs up for Shaoxing noodles
May 10, 2021
Shaoxing's specialty Ciwu noodles has won the favor of another celebrity. Chinese basketball icon Yao Ming had two servings of the noodles at a restaurant in Zhuji, a county-level city in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang province, on April 30.
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Laba porridge sweetens prelude of Chinese Lunar New Year
January 20, 2021
Chinese people start their preparations for the Spring Festival more than 20 days ahead. The 12th lunar month in Chinese is called la yue, so the eighth day of this lunar month is la yue chu ba, or laba.
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Yinsi xiangling
March 13, 2020
Yinsi xiangling is a local snack made of tofu skin as thin as paper. The fried rolls are stuffed with shredded radish and minced fish, and have a crisp taste.