Posts in Food and Lifestyle
Ideas to celebrate “Singles Day”

From long ago, traditions celebrating love such as Valentine’s Day have dominated cultures from around the world. But celebrating “singles” is a rather contemporary phenomenon. It seems as though being single was not worth celebrating in the larger context of society. But in schools in China, there is a new movement for the singles — it’s also known as “Singles Day”…

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Eating Lucky: Food As Fortune

Food is at the centre of life’s milestone celebrations. With each meal we consume, we savour much more than taste alone. Food is an expression. Food has the power to tie in our family traditions, a parent’s love, and good friends. At an elder’s birthday banquet, the final dish that is served is usually made of e-fu noodles that symbolize longevity. Often renamed “long life noodles,” its new title represents well wishes to the elder. 

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