Bamboo stems filled with gunpowder that were burnt to create small explosions were once used in ancient China to drive away evil spirits. In modern times, this method has eventually evolved into the use of firecrackers during the festive ...
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Clothing mainly featuring the colour red or bright colours is commonly worn throughout the Chinese New Year because it was once believed that red could scare away evil spirits and bad fortune. In addition, people typically wear new clothes ...
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Preceding days On the eighth day of the lunar month prior to Chinese New Year, a traditional porridge known as làbāzhōu is served in remembrance "of an ancient festival, called Là, that occurred shortly after the ...
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The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), which represents the Scotch whiskey industry, is to appeal against the Scotland Court of Session for rejecting their petition to review the Scotland government’s plan to introduce minimum unit ...
The base Exchange store is both a perk and tradition of military life. Every day, millions of active duty and retired service personnel and their families shop at the Exchange for everything from candy bars to lawn mowers. Merchandise is ...
Saxco International has created new packaging design for L’Chaim Kosher Vodka, which is being introduced for Jewish population by brand owner Ralph Mizraji of Bal Harbour. Saxco new product development manager Jimmy Owens said the ...
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The growth of the Brazilian spirits market will marginally be more during 2011-16 than that during 2006-11, according to a report by Canadean - Wine & Spirits. The report, "The Future of the Spirits Market in Brazil, to 2016", says that ...
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Vinocopia, a Minnesota-based company that produces wine related products, is to launch its new wine barrel system, Vinocopia Barrel, at Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America conference (WSWA) held from 28-30 April 2013 at Grande Lakes ...
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US-based 21st Century Spirits has launched its potato vodka, Blue Ice Vodka with a ‘Gluten Free’ designation on the package label. The designation appears on the Blue Ice vodka label in the form of a red badge labeled, 'Gluten ...
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Indian spirits market is likely to miss the pace, at which it was growing before, in the next few years, finds a new report by UK-based research firm Wines & Spirits. According to the report 'The Future of the Spirits Market in India, to ...
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OnTrak Software, an Ohio-based privately held technology company that develops software solutions for the beverage distribution industry, has partnered with Menu Designs to provide software solutions for wine and spirits wholesalers. Menu ...
UK glass manufacturer Allied Glass has broken the £100 million sales barrier for the first time, driven by overseas demand. The company, backed by private equity group Equistone Partners, saw turnover rise to £102 million for ...
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The symbolic serving and drinking of wine on various occasions and in different places can convey many meanings. It can express either joy or sorrow. In China, there is a saying that 'a thousand cups of wine is not too much when bosom ...
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CCL Industries is set to support its growing sales of pressure sensitive labels for global beverage companies in the beer, spirits and soft drinks sector with the opening of a new sales, distribution and technical service center in ...
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As a country that pays great attention to courtesy, our cuisine culture is deep rooted in China's history. As a visitor or guest in either a Chinese home or restaurant you will find that table manners are essential and the distinctive ...
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