It has existed since ancient times for young men and women in love to express their yearning for each other with food. In the Book of Songs, there are records like “throw plum” and “throw papaya”. In ancient times, ...
Just as in the other facets of ancient Chinese life, many of the customs and rituals concerning the marriage proposal, presenting the betrothal and wedding gifts to the bride's parents, sending the bride's dowry to the future groom's ...
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Laba Rice Porridge Festival falls on the eighth day of the twelfth lunar month. People will have Laba Rice Porridge on this day. Having Laba Rice Porridge has a history of over one thousand years in China. This tradition originated from ...
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The Gin (Jing) ethnic minority has a small population of only 22,517, according to the census taken in 2000. Most live on the three islands of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, and the rest live and mingle with the Han, Zhuang and Yao ...
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The Jingpo ethnic minority (population about 132,000 according to the year 2000 census) lives mainly in the Dehong, Dai-Jingpo Autonomous Prefectures with some in the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture, as well as in Myanmar. Their native ...
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The Torch Festival is a traditional festival celebrated among some ethnic groups in southwestern China, such as the Yi, Bai, Hani, Lisu, Naxi, Pumi and Lahu etc. The festival features lighting up torches, hence its name. It usually falls in ...
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Juiceateria, a natural juice bar and cafe, has roped in independent public relations firm TransMedia Group to promote the opening of its fresh juice bar in Royal Palm Place in South Florida. TransMedia Group's publicity will focus on ...
Sahale Snacks Inc.was founded in Seattle 2003 by two friends who set out to create a natural and healthy snack that tasted great.Sahale Snacks is dedicated to helping people"Snack Better"by offering consumers convenient,delightful,healthy ...
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Japanese trading company Itochu is in talks to acquire Dole Food’s global canned-fruit and juice-beverage processing operations, as well as its packaged foods and Asian fruit and vegetable businesses. Dole Food, a distributor of ...
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Leading UK packaging supplier Tri-Star Packaging has introduced the Nibble Box to its refreshed range of solutions for caterers looking to enhance their takeaway or food-on-the-go offer The Tri-Star Nibble Box is designed for caterers ...
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It'sFresh! and fruit supplier and distributor Worldwide Fruit (WFL) have announced that they're rolling out in ready-to-eat (RTE) pears for Marks & Spencer across the UK. Said to be the first-ever utilization in pears of the innovative ...
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Weaver Nut,a US-based distributor of Candies,Dried Fruits,Nuts,Chocolates,Coffees,Teas,and Bulk Foods,has launched wholesale Chia seeds and bulk Chia seeds. According to the company,the Chia seeds are a healthy supplement,providing energy ...
Vietnamese scientists are trying to create led lamp products which have the light spectrum suitable with every kind of plant, which can help save electricity, churn out clean and off-season products. According to Dr Phan Hong ...
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US-based dietary supplements manufacturer Pharmavite has launched Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts,a supplement for kids that features antioxidant properties. The new product is made from fruits and vegetables and is available in two chewable ...
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As just-food,along with companies and executives from across the food manufacturing and retailing sectors,prepare to head to Paris for this year's SIAL exhibition,here we share with you a few highlights of what you can expect from the ...
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