When you travel in China, you can simply stick to popular attractions. But it can’t be     1     better choice to turn to Chinese food, where you can get bathed in truly authentic local culture.

Chinese food and the differences between Chinese and Western diets are both things that spark the     2    (curious) of most who visit China. You might even be surprised to learn that some of the Chinese dishes in America were     3    (specific) created to suit Western tastes. Moreover, when traveling through China you’ll most likely take notice of a few differences in the way food     4    (eat). For example, soup in the West is generally consumed     5     the start of a meal, while the Chinese prefer to enjoy their soup at the end.

You might also notice some distinct differences in meal preparation and cooking     6    (technique), which you may ignore when dining out in or ordering takeout from Chinese restaurants back home.

Cooking classes now     7    (become) an increasingly popular activity among those     8    (show) an interest in learning more about China’s culture through its cuisine. If you’re looking to take it a step     9    (far), keep an eye out for cooking classes held by residents in their own homes,     10     you can try your hand at cooking in the Chinese way.

Liu Dai’e is known as     1     national inheritor of Tujia brocade weaving (土家织锦). She completed dozens of orders for her products bearing unique cultural     2     (element) of the Tujia ethnic group in time for the last Spring Festival. Born and raised in a village in Hunan province, Liu has introduced a new technique     3     the traditional craft (手艺) over the past two years,     4     was named as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.

In the Tujia language, the local brocade is known as xilankapu, which translates as “flower-patterned cover”. Made by skilled weavers and     5     (involve) more than 10 processes, Tujia brocade weaving     6     (feature) over 200 classic designs.

Liu Dai’e was named a national inheritor of the craft in 2007, Liu said, “Handwork is involved throughout the process, and     7     (produce) designs that are more delicate than others, I use one line, instead of two.” After launching her business, Liu became     8     (complete) aware of the popularity of products featuring traditional designs.

“Many of my customers like to wear these scarves,     9     send them to their families and friends as gifts,” said Liu. “We need to create high-quality, high-end products not only to preserve the craft but to enhance     10     (confident) in ethnic culture and achieve social and economic benefits,” she added.

No matter your age, who can resist a tasty, low-priced meal? At noon, Tongxin Cafeteria near Shanghai’s Jing’an Temple downtown has a queue that shows its multi-generational popularity. The menu,     1     over 60 dishes rotated daily, caters to a wide range of tastes.

These cafeterias, once known as “senior canteens”, were originally established     2     (provide)healthy meals at     3     (afford) prices to older folks     4     might not be getting enough nutrition at home. From 2019 to 2021, the Shanghai government set a goal of building 200 new community canteens,     5     (bring) the total at the end of last year to 1,608.

    6     basic meal with one meat dish and two vegetables costs less than 20 yuan, far cheaper than prices in mainstream downtown restaurants. And all meals     7     (prepare) on site with fresh ingredients. The government supports these cafeterias, sometimes with rent-free space, sometimes with     8     (reduce) water and electricity charges.

Some community cafeterias have become so popular     9     they appear on WeChat and other lifestyle sharing     10     (platform). “We are pleased to have younger people dining here,” said a 90-year-old patron surnamed Qu. “They give the ‘elderly canteen’ a feeling of youthful vigor.”

Enthusiasts of Chinese culture in Malta can now learn all about hanfu, the traditional style of clothing     1     (wear) by the Han people, thanks to a new cultural platform called the “Hanfu Costume Society” which     2     (launch) at the island’s China Cultural Center on Friday.

“The initiative is expected       3     (enhance) cultural exchange between China and Malta and show the     4     (rich) of traditional culture,” Yuan Yuan, director of the China Cultural Center, said at the launch event.

Hanfu is known for its unique design, exquisite (精致的) craftsmanship and cultural significance, with more and more young Chinese choosing to wear it. Yu Cheng,     5     has lived in Malta for nearly five years, decides to share her exquisite collection of hanfu whenever the China Cultural Center hosts hanfu-themed activities, allowing     6     (participant) to travel through time by     7     (try) on some of her 40-plus traditional clothing.

“This is my opportunity to participate in     8     spread of Chinese culture, and to allow more people to understand and fall in love     9     it through the charm of traditional Chinese clothing,” says Yu, who is responsible for managing the hanfu society. “    10     (gradual), more and more people realize that traditional Chinese clothing is rich and beautiful. Many people are attracted to it, and I feel very proud.”

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Liupao tea, which originated in Wuzhou, has long been popular in overseas Chinese communities. It was donated as tributes (贡品) to Emperor Jiaqing during Qing Dynasty,     1     (represent) the country’s best. Its fame grew significantly overseas in the second half of the 19th century among Chinese migrants in Southeast Asia, who used it     2     a herbal treatment in the hot, humid climate. The tea     3     (say) to help lower blood pressure, improve appetite and aid digestion. Over a century ago, Liupao tea was one of the major agricultural products     4     (export) along the old maritime Silk Road (海上丝绸之路) to Southeast Asian countries.

More younger consumers are taking to Liupao tea, and now they     5     (promote) the tea through innovative channels such as livestreaming, e-commerce and trendy packaging. Liupao tea products’ geographical indication now makes it a regional specialty,     6     is good for the development of the area as a whole. The development of the Liupao tea industry has     7     (effective) promoted economic growth and improved people’s livelihoods. Wuzhou authorities have also established service facilities and research centers to help the tea industry reach     8     (it) next stage of development. More efforts will be made     9     (improve) production lines, establish     10     safety tracking system, and ensure the quality of Liupao tea from cultivation (栽培) to teacup.

Peking Opera actress Dong Yuanyuan proposed integrating the art of Peking Opera with digital technology to compete for more young audiences.     1    a national treasure in China, the art form is becoming more and more alienated, especially by younger generations. Her     2     (propose) might be one of the most effective ways to help resolve the problem.

In November 2021, the “Digital Mei Lanfang” project     3     (launch) in Beijing. The late Mei Lanfang (1894-1961) now, is once again able to “appear” in front of audiences thanks to digital technology. Dong got very excited and emotional     4    she saw that Master Mei was “really talking” on stage.

Since then, she     5     (work) hard to deeply integrate the traditional Chinese art with modern technology. In addition, Dong has adopted more flexible means     6     (promote) Peking Opera and suggests that traditional artistic elements, such as tunes from Peking Opera, could also be used in pop songs in an ancient Chinese style. So far, a dozen such songs have been very well-received by audiences,     7     (include) young people. However, there are many obstacles to overcome.

A tech expert mentioned it was very difficult to imitate Master Mei’s facial expressions and voice as well as the materials of his costumes. This project was not only a process of technological implementation, but also one     8     integrated technology with traditional culture. So there is a     9     (true) long way to go before a digital Peking Opera human with real-time interaction capability is created.

A digital Mei Lanfang is a good beginning, a breakthrough in promoting Peking Opera     10     other traditional art forms. Therefore, all levels of society should pay attention and lend their support to this endeavor.

Layue is regarded as a preparatory phase for the upcoming Spring Festival. It is the     1     (twelve) month of the traditional Chinese calendar.

    2     (fall) on January 18 this year, Laba Festival was traditionally     3     occasion to honor their ancestors, and pray to deities, heaven, and earth for a good harvest and good luck. The last lunar month is called “la” in Chinese, and “eight’’ is pronounced “ba” in Chinese. This is     4     the name of the festival comes from. The custom     5     this day is to eat Laba porridge, cooked with a mix of eight ingredients, as eight is a     6     (fortune) number in Chinese culture.     7     (it) recipe varies across China depending on regional availability. Nowadays,     8     (boil) with sugar for at least four hours, Laba Porridge is regarded as a nutritious food. Distribution of Laba porridge at Yonghe Lamasery (雍和宫) in Beijing is one of the most famous activities. Today, waiting     9     (eager) in queues at the temples, people     10     (expect) to not just share a bowl of porridge, but be a part of the tradition and share the joys and expectations of the coming year.

Harbin, the capital city of Heilongjiang province, welcomed nearly 3.05 million visitors,     1     (gain) 5.91 billion yuan of tourism income during the three-day New Year holiday.

The trend was then enlarged on social media where influencers (网红) highlighted that many “southerners”, who     2     (refer) to as “little potatoes from the south”, flooded into the city’s ski resorts and bathhouses. The phrase is associated with the     3     (remarkable) distinctive light-colored jackets and lovely hats that tourists from southern China typically wear when traveling to the north, as well as their relatively     4     (short) figure compared with local’s. Though     5     (criticize) online for being stereotypes, locals clarified that it reflected a genuine sense of goodwill and friendship.

Apart     6     the iconic Harbin Ice and Snow Festival, tourist spots introduced varieties of new attractions, such as hot balloon rides and bonfire parties. On Central Street,     7     struck the tourists most was the organized parades featuring the Oroqen (鄂伦春族),     8     ethnic minority from the region.

To facilitate the     9     (consume) of Harbin’s popular frozen pears, the city has even introduced frozen pear platters (摆盘), making it more convenient for tourists to taste the delicacy.

“You can get the incomparable snow experience and service in Harbin,     10     the temperatures can drop to -35℃,” a tourist said.

Jian Bing (or Jian Bing Guozi) is a thin pancake     1     (sell) at street stalls in China. It is     2     popular breakfast in Beijing and Tianjin and consists of different foods: wheat and grain-based crepe, eggs, deep-fried crackers and so on. Usually, Jian Bing     3     (eat) as finger food while people travel to work or school on busy mornings.

As a humble and cheap food, Jian Bing     4     (win) its nation-wide popularity for its freshness (always made in front     5    the customers) and its complex, multi-layered flavor. For visitors, tasty Jian Bing is an absolute must-try. In recent years, it’s also getting     6     (internation) recognition. You can find it in     7     (restaurant) in large cities like London, New York, Sydney, etc.

Easily accessible and affordable, Jian Bing is seldom made at home in China. However, if you are away from China and desire this unique street food, you should     8     (definite) try to make it in your own kitchen. When I figured out     9    to cook it effortlessly without using any special     10     (equip), I was overjoyed!

DOHA, Sept 18 —The “Hello, Beijing” Photography Exhibition     1     (hold) on Monday herein the Qatari capital Doha, showcasing historical and cultural emblems (象征) of the Chinese capital. It also showed how the big city succeeds     2    becoming a world famous tourist destination.

Themed “Capital, Ancient Charm, New Look, Humanity and Ecology”, the exhibition    3     (feature) 79 photography works that highlight the natural beauty,    4     (tradition) charm, and cultural significance of Beijing.    5     (photo) of world cultural heritage sites such as the Great Wall and the Forbidden City, as well as iconic Olympic venues (场地) like the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube, and beloved giant pandas, are all on display at the exhibition.

Abdulaziz Al Anzy,    6    Qatari civil engineer who brought his families to the exhibition, told Xinhua that     7     (see) these photos brought back many of the good memories in Beijing. “I love Beijing, particularly love the city in winter, as it’s the first place    8    I’ve ever seen snow,” he said honestly. “I hope there will be more events like this in the future    9     (bridge) both countries through tradition, culture and art. China is    10     (true) beautiful, and the Chinese people are very friendly. I often tell my family and friends that they must visit China to experience it for themselves,” Anzy added.