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Napier grass is a type of fungus, named for its homophonic meaning of 'getting rich.' In some places, it is eaten during holidays for good luck, and the most convenient way to prepare it is in Napier grass soup. There are some things to note when making Napier grass soup; if you want to know more, read the detailed recipe below.Minimalist Napier Grass SoupIngredients Preparation25 grams of dried Napier grass, salt.Method and Steps1. Soak the Napier grass in cold water for about 3 hours and wash off any impurities.2. Rinse again and cook in water for around 15 minutes.3. Add a little salt for flavor, stir well, turn off the heat, and let it sit for 20 minutes.Squid Napier Grass SoupIngredients Preparation1 dried squid, 10 fish balls, scallions, salt, oil as needed.Method and Steps1. Soak the dried squid in clear water, clean it, and cut into strips; set aside.2. Clean the fish balls and drain them; clean and slice the scallions.3. Fill a soup pot with an appropriate amount of clear water and bring to a boil; add the squid strips.4. After boiling the squid on medium heat, turn down to low heat and continue cooking for 20 minutes.5. Once…

BEIJING, June 2 ( tasteallchina ) -- In the Altar of the God of Agriculture, where Chinese emperors once prayed for good harvests, dozens of children burst into laughter while watching a fantasy comedy film projected onto three improvised screens. The "Little Canned Men," screened in the open-air on Saturday evening, is a Children's Day gift offered by the Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum, which administers the ancient altar, and part of a new drive by Beijing's museums to create public awareness. On Saturday, more than 20 museums in the Chinese capital launched a movie week with nearly 40 screenings that are available to the public free of charge. More than 10 movies will be screened in the museums' halls, courtyards and other spaces, organizers said. Some films are chosen because they relate to the museums' themes. The Overseas Chinese History Museum of China, for instance, screened "I Am What I Am," an animation about lion dance, a folk art popular in China and among overseas Chinese. The event is co-organized by the Beijing Municipal Cultural Heritage Bureau and the Beijing Municipal Film Administration. Previously, many museums in Beijing have hosted poetry society events and cultural fairs, and the integration of…

The impact of the cold snap has subsided, and we have moved past freezing conditions. Although there was still some cold air during the New Year holiday, its strength wasn't significant, allowing us to enter 2024 in relative warmth.Currently, vital energy is gradually growing, and if one pays attention to health preservation, it not only benefits winter health but also stores energy for good health in the coming spring.The "Nei Jing" states: "Those who preserve their essence do not suffer from fevers in spring," and there is also the saying, "Winter tonics give you the strength to fight tigers in the new year."Professor Fan Yongsheng, President of the Zhejiang Provincial Association of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and renowned TCM expert, explains: "In winter, the human digestive function is at its best, which means that tonics are absorbed more effectively, leading to better physical enhancement."As a result, an increasing number of young people are joining the ranks of those practicing health preservation, whether through dietary supplements or adjustments to daily routines.Now is the critical period between Winter Solstice and Minor Cold. How should we scientifically conserve our energy?Sales of Tonics Are ThrivingHealth Preservation Enthusiasts Are Getting YoungerIn a specialty store selling…

Don't be irritated, upset or depressed. Or too stressed-out for too long, or seethe with anger. If these moods become habits of mind, they will affect your health, add wrinkles to your face and make you age prematurely.Maintain a good mood and even spirits for good health is common traditional advice to Chinese women for beauty and health - the same goes for men.Life has ups and downs, and being happy or sad doesn't undermine your health.Sudden and sharp mood changes or prolonged bad or blue moods, however, can disorder the flow of internal energy and damage the organs.Control your mood, says traditional Chinese medicine, though it's often not easy. Life is stressful and complicated.Western medicine, too, knows that long-term stress and exposure to cortisol, the "stress hormone" can cause cardiac, immune, nervous, metabolic, cognitive and other problems.TCM identifies seven emotions or feelings: happiness, anger, worry, thought, sorrow, fear and shock.They are, of course, not so simply detectable as facial expressions.TCM believes our psychology is closely related to certain organs and energy flows.The energy in wu zang (the five internal organs) supports the changes of mood, according to "Huang Di Nei Jing"("Medical Classic of Yellow Emperor"), the fundamental classic of…

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】