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Food holds immense significance in Chinese culture, encapsulated in the saying, "The masses regard food as their heaven," highlighting its role as a primal need. Eating transcends mere sustenance; it embodies fortune, with access to food and knowledge about consumption seen as blessings. The promotion of food culture often draws on Confucius's words, emphasizing that diet and love-making are fundamental human needs, which supports a positive and aspirational view of an epicurean lifestyle. In today's interconnected world, Chinese cuisine is accessible in metropolitan areas globally, allowing people to experience its rich traditions and flavors regardless of their location.
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Chinese Food, Junru Liu, William W. Wang
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- Chinese Food
- Subtitle
- Adventures in the World of Cooking and Eating
- Authors
- Junru Liu, William W. Wang
- Publisher
- China Intercontinental Press
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 151
- ISBN10
- 7508537629
- ISBN13
- 9787508537627
- Series
- Tags
- Beverages
- Rating
- 4.5 out of 5
- Description
- Food holds immense significance in Chinese culture, encapsulated in the saying, "The masses regard food as their heaven," highlighting its role as a primal need. Eating transcends mere sustenance; it embodies fortune, with access to food and knowledge about consumption seen as blessings. The promotion of food culture often draws on Confucius's words, emphasizing that diet and love-making are fundamental human needs, which supports a positive and aspirational view of an epicurean lifestyle. In today's interconnected world, Chinese cuisine is accessible in metropolitan areas globally, allowing people to experience its rich traditions and flavors regardless of their location.