Ritualized gift exchanges have been a part of Chinese culture for centuries. When visiting someone's home, you traditionally take a gift. Many of those same gifts may work well during a western-style gift exchange. In other cases, Chinese ...
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There came the large and mighty procession to escort the bride with firecrackers set off here and there and the gongs and drums and other jubilant music for the wedding ceremony lingering in one's ears on their way. The bride's sedan, bed, ...
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China is known as a state of etiquette and ceremonies. Many proverbs have been passed down from generation to generation such as 'civility costs nothing' or 'courtesy demands reciprocity' and so on. For instance, there is an interesting ...
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US-based Nektar Naturals has launched Nektar Honey Crystals at 41 Whole Foods Market stores in the Mid-Atlantic region,US. Nektar Honey Crystals are a 100%natural granulated honey product and provides the taste and benefits of traditional ...
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UK-based food manufacturer Hain Daniels, a subsidiary of Hain Celestial, has announced its plans to launch Greek Gods,a Greek style yogurt. The company noted that Greek Gods' each flavor contains honey, making it an ideal for combination ...
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By being aware of some of the differences you lessen the impact of culture shock and you make your life considerably easier. Here is a list of some of the more overt cultural differences of Western culture in relation to Chinese culture: ...
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Located in the Basin of Lixiahe River in North Jiangsu Province, Jinhu County is surrounded by a lake on three sides. With a vast water area, the county abounds in rice, fish and shrimps. Jinhu County is thus acknowledged as "Land of Fish ...
Colorful cap is part of the Uygur ethnic minority's habiliment, and also one of the symbols of the minority. As early as the Tang Dynasty (618-907), most males of the Western Regions wore a pointed-topped felt hat with a turnup edge, quite ...
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Nature's Own, the bread brand owned by US-based Flower Foods, has added Oatmeal Toasters to its line of Special Morning breakfast items. The company noted that Oatmeal Toasters, which are square shaped, are a bit smaller than a slice of ...
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The Korean ethnic group of China migrated from the Korean Peninsula in the 17th century. They have their own language and characters. In marital customs, the process includes proposing, choosing an auspicious day and sending betrothal ...
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Health Canada has authorized the use of stevia, a natural and no calorie sweetener, in foods and beverages in Canada. The approval follows Health Canada's evaluation of the data supporting the safety and efficacy of steviol glycosides as ...
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Dole Food,a US-based producer of fruit and fresh vegetables,has issued a multi-state recall of its ready-to-eat salad mix in the US,as the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The voluntary recall was initiated after a ...
German fruit processing company Zentis has announced the acquisition of Sweet Ovations, a US-based producer of sweet ingredients for dairy, frozen dessert, bakery, beverage, and foodservice products. Established in 1931, Sweet Ovations ...
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Ulma Packaging in the UK has announced the launch of a new operator-less system, which is useful for the trayless flow wrapping of apples and other delicate fruits. Available in three different modular formats that are based on apples ...
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Global food packaging company tna is set to unveil its new tna robagFXIS 3ci series which features rotary impulse sealing jaws system to pack fresh or frozen vegetables, salads, ready to eat fruit, and pre-wrapped candies. Suitable for ...