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Popular dishes to expect at a Chinese wedding banquet, and their symbolism

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Popular dishes to expect at a Chinese wedding banquet, and their symbolism

A Chinese wedding has many of the trappings of a Western marriage and in addition rituals, traditions and matters of etiquette to follow. In our series on Chinese weddings, we break these down and tell you how to get everything right. Go to enough Chinese wedding banquets and you will notice that the same types … Read more

The ‘quiet luxury’ trend in Chinese dining: how showy ingredients like bird’s nest are out with young epicures, who eat without breaking the bank

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The ‘quiet luxury’ trend in Chinese dining: how showy ingredients like bird’s nest are out with young epicures, who eat without breaking the bank

The salad might seem like a random compilation of ingredients, but each component represents a desire for the year ahead. You see, the Chinese are obsessed with eating to manifest wealth just like the British drink for … well, just like the British drink, full stop. Yusheng originated in Malaysia and Singapore, but has become … Read more