Good Morning, HMSDC!
Start your day off with a nice cup o’ joe and a serving of Asian cultural facts!
Yesterday, I mentioned that foods eaten during Chinese New Year have important symbolisms.
In fact, a huge part of Chinese culture is centered on our delicious foods. You may think “Sweet & Sour Pork” or “Orange Chicken” when you think of Chinese food, but that is actually not the typical dish in China. Traditionally, meals are eaten “family style” in which everyone shares several dishes with their own serving of rice.
In fact, a huge part of Chinese culture is centered on our delicious foods. You may think “Sweet & Sour Pork” or “Orange Chicken” when you think of Chinese food, but that is actually not the typical dish in China. Traditionally, meals are eaten “family style” in which everyone shares several dishes with their own serving of rice.
Different cultures may have different understandings of food. Many people may be surprised or even discomforted by the fact that some people in China eat squid, stinky tofu, pig’s blood and other unfamiliar delicacies but, at the same time, people in China are startled when they hear of fried oreos, chicken fried steak, and bacon cheeseburgers.
However, it’s great to see the growing trend for cultures to incorporate different cuisines into their palettes! More and more people are experiencing authentic Chinese food and many American restaurants are expanding to Asia. I remember being “treated” to a Pizza Hut in China, because this was truly a gourmet experience. Check out the Chinese Pizza Hut website yourself here!
Have a fantastic rest of the day!
Sallyan Zhou
“If we could end hatred, imagine what more we could do…”
-Anti-Defamation League, Community of Respect
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