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Over 1,600 rowers compete in Guizhou, China dragon boat race
GUIYANG, China, June 10 ( tasteallchina ) -- A dragon boat race took place in Zhenyuan County, southwest China's Guizhou Province to celebrate China's traditional Dragon Boat Festival on Monday. From Monday to Wednesday, a dragon boat race and a single bamboo drifting competition will be held in Zhenyuan County, which attracted a total of 53 teams and more than 1,600 athletes from across China. In Monday's dragon boat race, the competition group competed with standard dragon boats in men's 200m and 500m. The single bamboo drifting competition, which will take place on Tuesday, consists of men's and women's 100m and 200m races. According to organizers, Zhenyuan boasts a tradition of holding dragon boat races for more than 2,200 years, and the county's dragon boats are known for their large size and intricate decorations. In 2011, the dragon boat racing in Zhenyuan was listed into the third batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list. The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth month according to the Chinese lunar calendar. -
In pics: main venue for 2023 Chengdu WorldCon
This aerial combo photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows a night view over the roof of the Chengdu Science Museum, main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon), in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The five-day 2023 WorldCon will be opened in Chengdu on Wednesday. ( tasteallchina /Shen Bohan) This combo photo shows a golden mask at the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan City on March 17, 2021, (above) and a night view over the roof of the Chengdu Science Museum, main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon), in Chengdu on Oct. 16, 2023, (below, aerial photo) both venues in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The five-day 2023 WorldCon will be opened in Chengdu on Wednesday. ( tasteallchina /Shen Bohan) This aerial photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows a night view of the Chengdu Science Museum, main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon), in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. The five-day 2023 WorldCon will be opened in Chengdu on Wednesday. ( tasteallchina /Shen Bohan) This aerial photo taken on Oct. 16, 2023 shows a night view of the Chengdu Science Museum, main venue for the 81st World Science Fiction Convention (WorldCon), in… -
Traffic between mainland, SARs surges
Passenger traffic between the mainland and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions reached a record high during the ongoing Spring Festival holiday, according to official statistics. More than 144,000 passenger trips were made on the mainland section of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge on Tuesday, marking the busiest day for the section since the massive bridge opened in late 2018, said the border inspection station on the mainland side. The travelers were carried by more than 18,000 buses and cars, which was a record for the most vehicles handled by any Chinese border port in one day, said the inspection station, which is located in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, in a news release on Wednesday. On Monday, the station recorded more than 130,000 trips - higher than any single previous day. The travel peaks represented ever-increasing enthusiasm about intercity travel in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area during the Chinese Lunar New Year period. Most people in the Greater Bay Area speak Cantonese and share the same social customs, consumption preferences and culinary habits. In recent years, thanks to the rapid growth of the service sector on the mainland, many Hong Kong and Macao residents have become used to spending… -
View of Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, NW China’s Xinjiang
An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. ( tasteallchina /Yin Xingyu) This photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. ( tasteallchina /Dai Ziluan) People visit the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, May 19, 2024. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. ( tasteallchina /Yin Xingyu) An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. ( tasteallchina /Yin Xingyu) An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows dancers performing at the opening event for the China Tourism Day at the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day. ( tasteallchina /Yin Xingyu) An aerial drone photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a… -
Xingtang Jumbo Dates
Basic Introduction to Xingtang Jumbo DatesXingtang County is located in the Taihang Mountain area of Hebei Province. It has been named by the State Forestry Administration as "China's Xingtang Jumbo Dates Hometown" and "China's Xingtang Premium Jumbo Dates Industrial Base." As the saying goes, a handful of dates a day keeps you young and healthy. Eat a handful of dates a day, and you'll walk with a spring in your step. Nutritional ValueJumbo dates are extremely nutritious. Fresh dates contain 20%–36% sugar, while dried dates have 55%–80%, making them calorically dense enough to serve as a substitute for grains, historically used during famines. Vitamin C content ranks among the highest among fruits, with 0.1–0.6 grams per 100 grams, which is about 100 times more than apples or peaches. The content of Vitamin P is also the highest among fruits, earning jumbo dates the praise as "natural vitamin pills." Per 100 grams of fresh dates, there is 1.2 grams of protein, almost the highest among fresh fruits. Dried dates generate an extremely high amount of heat, producing approximately 1200–1300 kilojoules per 100 grams, similar to raisins, and also have higher contents of protein, calcium, phosphorus, riboflavin, and niacin compared to raisins.… -
High-speed sleeper train linking Beijing, Hong Kong begins service
Railway attendants of D919, the first high-speed sleeper train from Beijing to Hong Kong, greet passengers at the platform of Beijing West Railway Station on June 15. The sleeper train departs from Beijing at 20:37 and arrives at Hong Kong's West Kowloon Station at 8:47 the next day. 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】 -
Does Tea Expire? Expert Answers and Storage Tips
Tea is a favorite drink for many people around the globe. Some love starting their day with a hot cup of black tea, while others might end it with a calming herbal tea. With so many types available, there's definitely something out there for everyone. But have you ever thought about whether tea goes bad? What does that expiration date on your pack really mean - do you have to stop drinking your preferred mix after this date? In this blog post, we're going to dive into how long tea lasts, what affects its shelf life, and tips on storing your tea properly to keep it tasting great. On shelf life, Regarding the expiration date, When talking about black tea, Concerning the shelf life of Tea, About how to best store Tea, And touching upon enjoying some nice herbal Tea Our store offers a wide range of high-quality tea that can be reserved for a long time, welcome to browse and shop! CONTENT OUTLINE Understanding Tea's Shelf Life Signs Your Tea Might Have Expired Optimal Tea Storage Solutions Can You Extend the Life of Your Tea? The Impact of Expiration on Tea Quality Innovative Uses for Old Tea Professional… -
Jingning Huiming Tea
Basic Introduction to Jingning Huiming TeaJingning Huiming Tea is produced on Chimu Mountain, 6 kilometers south of Jingning County, Zhejiang Province. According to the "Annals of Jingning County," tea plants were cultivated in Jingning during the Dazhong period of the Tang Dynasty (847-859). In the second year of Xiantong (861), Monk Huiming built a temple on Nanquan Mountain (present-day Huiming Temple Village, Hexi Town, named after the monk and the temple), and planted tea trees around the temple. The tea produced here is of exceptional quality and is also named after the monk as Huiming Tea, with over 1,100 years of cultivation history. A centuries-old tea tree still stands to the right of the temple. The buds of this tea are creamy white with a light yellow hue, turning white upon brewing, with excellent color, aroma, and flavor, known as "White Tea," "Fairy Tea," and "Orchid Tea." Nutritional ValueDrinking tea can extend life and improve health. True health-beneficial teas can be understood from two aspects: (1) Since tea can both attack and nourish, it can eliminate evil while replenishing the body's deficiencies. Its energy rises and falls appropriately within the organs, organically adjusting bodily functions for coherence, thus promoting longevity.… -
Heyin Pomegranate
Basic Introduction to Heyin PomegranateThe cultivation of Heyin Pomegranate originated in the Han Dynasty. When Zhang Qian was on a diplomatic mission to the Western Regions, he brought back high-quality pomegranate seeds from Anxi (present-day Iran) and planted them in the Yellow River basin. The pomegranates grown in Heyin County (today's Guangwu and Beimang Townships) are also known as Heyin Pomegranates or An Pomegranates. Heyin Pomegranates are characterized by their ancient hue and full seeds. They are sweet and have no residue, making them famous nationwide and popular everywhere. They are one of the renowned local specialties of Zhengyang. The main areas for pomegranate cultivation are in villages such as Liugou and Guanyu in Beimang Town, and Changou and Zhaiziyu in Guangwu Town. In Xizhaoyu Village, the annual pomegranate production is between 50,000 and 100,000 kilograms. Nutritional ValuePomegranates also have health benefits. The fruit is warm and astringent, useful for relieving dryness and thirst in the throat. Eating the seeds along with the pulp not only provides rich nutrition but can also aid digestion, particularly suitable for children. The roots can be used to expel tapeworms, while the peel can stop diarrhea. Washing the eyes with the leaves can treat… -
Folk artists stage Tibetan opera performance in Lhasa, SW China’s Xizang
People watch Tibetan opera performances near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 11, 2024. A five-day Tibetan opera show kicked off here on June 9. ( tasteallchina /Tenzin Nyida) A folk artist stages a Tibetan opera performance near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 11, 2024. A five-day Tibetan opera show kicked off here on June 9. ( tasteallchina /Tenzin Nyida) A folk artist stages a Tibetan opera performance near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 11, 2024. A five-day Tibetan opera show kicked off here on June 9. ( tasteallchina /Tenzin Nyida) Folk artists stage a Tibetan opera performance near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 11, 2024. A five-day Tibetan opera show kicked off here on June 9. ( tasteallchina /Tenzin Nyida) Folk artists stage a Tibetan opera performance near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 11, 2024. A five-day Tibetan opera show kicked off here on June 9. ( tasteallchina /Tenzin Nyida) Folk artists stage a Tibetan opera performance near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 11,… -
Glutinous rice balls and bright lanterns light up the Lantern Festival
Today marks the 15th day of the first month of the Chinese lunar calendar, the day when the Lantern Festival is celebrated. Dating back over 2,000 years, the festival commemorates the first full moon night of the Chinese lunar New Year. As an essential Lantern Festival delicacy, glutinous rice balls stuffed with a sweet or salty filling, known as yuanxiao or tangyuan, are the stars of Chinese dining tables during this celebration. In northern China, people usually enjoy yuanxiao, which is rolled in a flat basket, while those in the southern regions prefer tangyuan, which is made by wrapping a glutinous rice flour skin around the filling. Resembling the round moon, both yuanxiao and tangyuan symbolize the Chinese people's wishes for family reunion and happiness despite their different preparation methods. The Lantern Festival is renowned for its lively and joyous atmosphere. In China, a country with a vast territory and a large population, Lantern Festival customs vary by region. On the night of the Lantern Festival, people gather to admire beautiful lanterns, enjoy the view of the full moon, solve lantern riddles, and savor yuanxiao or tangyuan. The conclusion of the Lantern Festival marks the end of the Chinese Lunar… -
NW China’s Qinghai injects new vitality into traditional sachets
Photo shows traditional sachets of northwest China's Qinghai Province. ( Taste all China /Gan Haiqiong) A wide range of exquisite sachets in different shapes have recently attracted crowds of tourists in front of an intangible cultural heritage booth at a square in Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province ahead of the Duanwu Festival, or the Dragon Boat Festival. Wearing a sachet is one of the traditional customs of the festival, which is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunar calendar. In the past, people prayed for good health by wearing a sachet during the festival. Today, these exquisite sachets have become an important medium for showcasing traditional culture and conveying emotions. In recent years, with the increasing awareness of protecting traditional crafts, Qinghai has carried forward the techniques for making sachets. Many embroidery artists in the province have made sachets by combining traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics through continuous innovation, injecting new vitality into the traditional handicraft.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】 -
Dragon boat races held across China to mark Duanwu Festival
People watch a dragon boat race in Zhenyuan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. ( tasteallchina /Yang Wenbin) Contestants participate in a dragon boat race in Zhenyuan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. ( tasteallchina /Yang Wenbin) Contestants participate in a dragon boat race in Zhenyuan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, June 10, 2024. The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year. ( tasteallchina /Yang Wenbin) Contestants participate in a dragon boat… -
Beijing Int’l Book Fair opens with increased overseas representation
People attend the 30th Beijing International Book Fair in Beijing, June 19, 2024. ( tasteallchina /Li Xin) BEIJING, June 19 ( tasteallchina ) -- The 30th Beijing International Book Fair commenced in Beijing on Wednesday, drawing a wider participation of foreign exhibitors compared to last year. With an expanded exhibition area of 55,000 square meters this year, the five-day event has gathered around 1,600 exhibitors from 71 countries and regions, showcasing 220,000 Chinese and foreign publications to visitors, according to the organizers. The fair has seen an increase of 150 overseas participants compared to the previous year, featuring 1,050 exhibitors from abroad, accounting for 66 percent of the total participants. Compared to 2023, this year's event has welcomed 15 new participating countries, including Azerbaijan, Qatar, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Nigeria. More than 20 countries, including France, Germany and Italy, are hosting national booths. Saudi Arabia is this year's Country of Honor. Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and head of the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, has visited and researched the book fair. The Beijing International Book Fair, established in 1986, is one of the world's… -
Museum on Chinese scientists opens to public
BEIJING, May 30 ( tasteallchina ) -- The National Museum for Modern Chinese Scientists officially opened to the public on Thursday, featuring inaugural exhibitions honoring prestigious Chinese veteran scientists. The museum has collected and stored the letters, manuscripts, scientific instruments, works, audio and video documents and other precious historical materials from over 500 Chinese scientists. Located in the National Communication Center for Science and Technology in north Beijing, the museum aims to promote the spirit of scientists. The museum opened on China's eighth annual National Science and Technology Workers Day, which falls on May 30. -
Bookings for New Year holiday trips surge across China
Tour products for the 2024 New Year holiday are selling rapidly, offering a variety of options for travelers. Tickets for the Forbidden City in Beijing during the three-day holiday have sold out. Beijing tour guide Li Yuanyuan, for example, will lead a six-hour tour group to the Forbidden City each day during the period, with all spots filled. Skiing, viewing ice sculptures, and soaking in hot springs in some of the country's coldest places have become popular choices for many travelers. This trend has led to a surge in hotel and homestay bookings in northeastern Chinese cities, renowned for their winter landscapes and activities. As of Dec. 26, hotel bookings in Harbin, in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, during the holiday, had increased 25.7 times compared with the same period in 2023, according to data from online travel service provider Qunar. File photo of the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. (Photo/Zhao Yuhang) Statistics from Tujia, a lodging rental platform, indicated that Harbin has become the most popular destination for those seeking homestays, with bookings increasing 27-fold year on year. Shenyang, another northeastern city, saw a 20-fold surge, while Yanbian, also in the region, experienced an eightfold increase.… -
Chinese community in Kenya celebrates dragon boat festival
NAIROBI, June 6 ( tasteallchina ) -- The Chinese community in Kenya on Thursday celebrated the upcoming dragon boat festival at the Confucius Institute based at the University of Nairobi, Kenya's oldest university, to help grow Sino-Kenyan ties. The event is commemorated on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month according to the Chinese lunar calendar, which falls on June 10 this year, and features the preparation and eating of Zongzi, which is a form of rice dumpling wrapped in plant leaves, as well as watching of dragon boat racing. Zhang Zhizhong, minister counselor and deputy chief of Mission of the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, said that the festival is one of the major traditional festivals from the Asian nation that can help strengthen the bonds between Kenya and China. "The dragon boat festival can be used to symbolize the strengthening of the bond between Kenya and China," Zhang said. Qin Minxue, a representative of the Chinese community in Kenya, said that the celebration of the dragon boat festival helps overseas Chinese to remain in touch with their culture. "It is also a time of significance because it provides space for friends and families to gather together and share… -
Chinese Traditional Festivals
China, a large country with 1.3 billion people boasts a 5,000-year history and glorious culture. Thus the Chinese festivals are old and numerous, embodying Chinese culture and greatly enriching people's lives. The Chinese observe a wide variety of traditional festivals based on the lunar calendar, which was set by a lunar cycle - dates following the regular appearance of the full moon. Almost every traditional festival has its own unique origins and customs which reflect the traditional practices and morality of the whole Chinese nation and its people. All these festivals include common elements such as a desire for happiness and well-being, the warding off of misfortune, experiencing a connection between man and heaven, and family reunion. And, of course, festivals are an opportunity for celebration and relaxation. The grandest and most celebrated festivals in China are the Spring Festival, the Lantern Festival, the Tomb Sweeping Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Double Seventh Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Double Ninth Festival, and the Winter Solstice. The Spring FestivalAlso known as the Chinese New Year, it is the most important festival for the Chinese people when all family members get together, just like Christmas in the West. The Spring Festival… -
Ma Er Roast Chicken
The traditional production techniques of Fenglezhai Ma Er Roast Chicken originated in the Ming Dynasty. The Ma family's roast chicken has been passed down from the early Ming Dynasty to the present day, operating continuously for over 600 years. The Ma Er Roast Chicken is characterized by its perfect shape and color, exquisite aroma, tender meat and brittle bones, rich and refreshing taste, unforgettable aftertaste, elegant flavor, and nourishing benefits for the complexion, making it a complete package in terms of appearance, color, aroma, taste, and nourishment. NameMa Er Roast Chicken CategorySpecialty Cuisine OriginTianjin - Ninghe District Fenglezhai Ma Er Roast Chicken, also known as the "Governor's Chicken," is a traditional specialty food exclusively produced by the Muslim Ma family. This product originated in the Ming Dynasty, flourished in the Qing Dynasty, was passed down through the Republican era, and thrived in modern times. Over six centuries, it has been passed down through more than twenty generations of Ma family artisans and is now a well-renowned local delicacy across China.During the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, the Islamic Ma family migrated from Shandong to settle in Fengtai Town, Ninghe. The first ancestor of the Ma family started a business…- 11
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