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A Brief Introduction on Chinese Food Culture

happyali — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:16:25 +0000

The history of Chinese food is perpetual in Chinese culture. Chinese food also can be as an art for its extensive connation. Unlike some western countries’ food, Chinese foods pay more attention on perfect harmony with the color, flavor, taste and shape.
First, it should be choose the high quality material for cooking. Then adding proper main ingredient and seasoning.
What’s more, Chinese cooking is not only emphasized its taste but put a high premium on its shape. This must ask cutting skill and plenty of imagination on cookers.
In addition, the foods are mainly hot and cook food. Therefore, food culture have developed many Chinese cuisines which include braising, roasting, sauting, quick-frying, simmering, deep-frying, roasting, steaming, boiling, stewing, smoking, mixing and so on. Different cooking methods will show different taste styles. And each cooking method has variety famous dishes, such as “Beggar Chicken” which is popular for baking with mud.
Due to China is a large country and the different weather, customs of areas, it forms so many styles on foods. Like the staple foods in north are mainly millet, wheat, and sorghum, but in southern China mostly eat rice, the first grain that was farmed in China and should be cooked by boiling it in water, and people like to say “south people like sweet things, north people tend salty, east prefer sour foods and west like spicy.
Chinese people are not only dainty about the food tastes but care about food functions on people health. Maybe it can also be called the health food culture now.
As we all know, Chinese people like eating food with chopsticks which are very difficult for some western people who usually use the spoons and knives as food tools. Chinese people also like to putting the dishes in the centre of the table and eating together to make lively atmosphere. It is very interesting.
Some of delicious foods are recommended here, meat shreds with fish seasoning, chicken cubes with chili peppers, and spicy braised crucian carp are the famous Sichuan dishes, blanched chicken is famous in Guangdong, roast lamb is famous in XinJian and so on.
To know more information about China, welcome to our online shop.

Elegant and Quality Chinese Handicrafts

happyali — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:15:49 +0000

Handicrafts, commonly known as “folk arts”, refer to a kind of arts which mainly produced by hands from local materials for meeting the needs and aesthetic requirements of people. Chinese handicrafts also have numerous varieties and different styles fully demonstrate China artistic characters.
In our Chinese handicrafts store, we offer the goods that are all traditional Chinese handicrafts but with fashion styles. Such as Chinese knots (weaved skillful with silk), Chinese paper cutting (cut elaborate from common paper), straw plaiting (weaved stereoscopy with straw), Chinese peasant painting (painted natural by folk artists) Wheat stalk picture (a picture pasted with wheat stalk and be framed) and so forth. The innovative and creative styles in these Chinese handicrafts are popular not only in China, but in the world recently.

Maybe you are still doubting that why you buy Chinese handicrafts?

Do you want to decorate your home, car, bag or other places? All the Chinese handicrafts in our store are perfect selection for you. They are not only the goods have the high value on decoration but each goods has different auspicious meaning (like good luck, forever love, properties, health, etc) that inherited from the traditional culture of China, a country that we all know and has profound history. In addition, Chinese handicraft online shop offers the goods are available and the prices are cheaper than you think, while we can sure the best quality of all the goods in our store. What’s more, these handicrafts are worthy for buying as the function of special presents. Chinese handicrafts store offers the goods fit everyone, no matter for your love or your friends. Besides, for those collectors, the characteristic handicraft is the opportunity not to be missed. Moreover, if you buy our goods over $39, you will save more because we will free shipping for you.
Guys, these handicrafts are waiting for you and this is a good chance to enjoy yourself! Come to our online shop, feel free to browse these charming products and bring some Chinese handicrafts into your home and give your mate, friends, and family big surprises in the coming festival.

Elegant and Quality Chinese Handicrafts

happyali — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:15:32 +0000

Maybe you are still doubting that why you buy Chinese handicrafts?

How Do Chinese People Celebrate the New Year

happyali — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:41:57 +0000

We have mentioned what people will do before the New Year’s Eve in the article “How Do Chinese Celebrate the China New Year – Part One”, I think it is full of enjoyment and now let continue to know about the culture of traditional festival.
When darkness is falling at New Year’s Eve, people will light lantern and waiting for watching CCTV New Year’s Gala which is beginning in the 1980s and will broadcast four hours until the New Year bell is ringing. During this time people also will prepare a meal and have it in the midnight, in the north China, people would like eating dumplings which symbolized wealth for its shapes like gold nuggets (a kind of money used in the ancient time), also one or two coins will be wrapped in those dumplings and who eat them will good luck in the following year; in the south China, people would like to eat new year cakes or noodles which means increasingly prosperous year in year out and long life. Before eating, every family will explode firecrackers and the New Year begins to unfold amidst the successive noise of firecrackers.
At the first day of New Year, people will get up early than before that means a good spirit in the year. This day is a day for people to visit elder and senior people, in Chinese called “BaiNian”, and the children will be given “red envelops” that wrapped in good luck money by adults. Envelopes are not to be opened until the recipient has left the home of the giver for polite behavior in China. Some people also will present gifts to other elder family in New Year. Many activities will be held on this day, such as temples meetings, dragon dancing or lion dancing.
Chinese New Year’s time change every year because it is dictated by the lunar calendar, and every year will related with an animal according to the Chinese zodiac. It is the tiger year of 2010 after the ox year in 2009, so lots of lucky symbols will decorate with different tigers. Go our store to find New Year symbols.

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What do You Want to Present for Her on Valentine Day?

happyali — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:37:35 +0000

When we refer to Valentine Day, we cannot help imaging the romantic time with her/him. How beautiful! But what do you want to present for her on Valentine Day? The Valentine Day of 2010 will come soon, what is your romance style?
Maybe some people’s plan is to prepare a table full of special food, a beautiful cake, a dainty chocolate or a bunch of roses for their mates. They sure are the good gifts to show love, however, do you want to give surprise or some specials to your mate? Here, I can share some advises for you to consider.
As we know, Jan. 13rd, 2010 is the day of Chinese New Year, which is the most important festival for Chinese. China is also a country that has thousands years history. Therefore, during the development of China, its forming numerous goods which have the deep culture and profound meaning, especial for those handicrafts, they are the wisdom accumulation and crystallization of people. Most of them are hand-made and more significant for people.
Come to Chinese handicraft store, I explain the contents in detail for you.
Such as the sachets, they are filled up with vanilla goods and have the similar function with perfume. But sachets have competitive price and some patterns are embroidered and show the China’s characteristic, putting it into your girlfriend’s handbag, once she opens the bag and smelling it, she have to feel happy and miss you every time.
Chinese special cosmetic bags are also good gifts. They are the special boxes and bags for her to install the cosmetic or jewelry she likes.
I think shadow puppet is also your choice, you can buy two roles, a female and a male, one for her and the other for you, then play it as a couple, do what you want to do, say the words what you want to say. This may become an unforgettable memory not only for her, but for you.
You can also come to Chinese knot store, to buy some necklaces, chains which are all hand weaved with silk. It must be a surprised for her if you buy them as your select.
More information on Chinese handicraft store.

Copyright (c)Chinese Handicrafts Team. Largest selection of handmade crafts for sale, such as Chinese knots, Chinese Paper-Cutting, cloth art & embroidery, shadow puppet, straw plaiting, etc. With profound historical culture, they are the best Chinese gifts or ornaments. We assure you of our Best Services at all times.

The Traditional Costume of China – Cheongsam

happyali — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 10:06:55 +0000

Cheongsam becomes a kind of fashion in the world, whether in fashion shows or on the streets, we will find this China character. Especially in the Chinese wedding, the bridal’s dress will include cheongsam. It is showing graciousness, elegant, disposition and temperament of women.
Cheongsam is the traditional costume for Chinese women in the ancient time. When it comes to the tradition, we will think of the feudal and conservative ideas, but the cheongsam’s came out that may a way to stand out women’s beauty. And China is a country which has a long history, while the cloth for women would also develop.
Cheongsam with the modern flavor emerge in the early of 20th century combined with the style of western dress and was regarded as the representation of Chinese traditional clothing. Popular in the 1930s and 1940s, cheongsam has been basically mature. And we know the Chinese dress now actually refer to this period. Cheongsam stems from a kind of long robe worn by both men and women of the north minority nationalities in China. In the past, the collar of the costume was made high and tight-fitting to keep warm. It has incorporated this feature, not just for preventing coldness but for beauty.
There are following requirements on all or parts of the appearance for general cheongsam:
The collar generally takes the shape of a semicircle, the right and left sides being symmetrical, flattering the soft and slender neck of a woman. Also, against the woman's lips and chin, it brings out her sex appeal. The front of it is simple and flowing without any decoration, the designers should make the waist girth appear as thin as possible to represent the line of women. Two big openings should be done at either side of the hem for convenient movement and display of the slender legs of women.
Today, with the development of the market in China, designs or styles of fashions are so dazzling as the stars that eye cannot take them all in. The cheongsam sleeves have already changed from no sleeves to long-sleeves, elbow-length sleeves, cornet sleeves, double sleeves, etc and some cheongsams have change from long robe to short. It represents people's spirit, living standards and aspirations towards beauty.
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Why the Color Red is So Popular in China

happyali — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:22:59 +0000

If you have ever gone to China or gotten on with Chinese, you will find Chinese people prefer to red more than other colors. And no matter where you go, Chinese red can be found around you. Especially in Chinese New Year, almost everything is red with, such as Chinese paper cutting which are pasted on the windows, Chinese red couplets pasted on the doorframes, Chinese character “fu” pasted on the walls, Chinese red lanterns hanged and lighted at night and Chinese knots are all related with the red color; in Chinese weddings the main color also is red, like red envelopes containing money as gifts, the cheongsam for bridal and so forth.
Why Chinese people so love red? The reasons can account for:
In fact, from ancient time, red has already been taken advantage by people. It is a symbol of privilege and wealth and popular in royal family. The official seal would be use red, as well as a confidence and authority reflection to people. It is also passed down to the modern society. In addition, almost the buildings of the old times are red walls, like the Palace in Forbidden City.
What’s more, according to Chinese traditional culture, the fire of five elements, also including gold, wood, water, and earth, correspond red and it reflects a kind of honesty in reality.
The reason why Chinese people wearing red also because the color of red which like blood can pass out a passion of people.
Red is the color of sports and auspicious, it also represents luck, happiness, love and it also has the meaning of exorcizing evil. Its dominant position in Chinese people heart cannot be replaced.
Red is a typical symbol of China, and it is also one of the eternal theme for China. Its dominant position in Chinese people heart cannot be replaced. Though it is just a color, it carries the ancient history and culture of China. “Chinese Red” has become a quite popular word, attracting the world’s attention.
Maybe here only the real things can fully display the deep meaning and explain the beauty of Chinese red. Therefore, welcome to our online shop, you will find the great numbers goods with Chinese red. They are waiting for you to feel and discover its charm.

Why Chinese People Like Dragon

happyali — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:35:13 +0000

When talk about dragons western people will come out a bad impression on them. The dragons are often features as evil as brutal, bad-tempered and ignorant who will kill and eat human. While dragons are given the different figure in China, Chinese people like it very much. When you close to Chinese, you will find the dragons related things are presented among people’s daily life.
People’s cloth will decorated with different dragons, the paintings will painted with vivid dragons, even people like to name “dragon” after family name. Go to the Chinese handicraft store, you will find a superb collection of beautiful things about dragon. Such as the embroideries willed embroid with vivid dragons; some Chinese paper cuttings also will be cut with dragons and so on. Why the dragons are so popular in China?
There are 56 ethnic groups in China, but different ethnic group has their own totem. While a common totem for all of Chinese is dragon. According to the legend, dragons are the divine animals that help people a lot. They help the poor people who would die for lacking water. Therefore, the dragons are worshiped by people.
The emperors of ancient time were usually called “dragon”, and dragons represent royal and authority. If you have ever visit the spot of Forbidden City which were build for the emperor in old time in BeiJing now, you will find pillars that supported the roof are decorated with dragons.
The Chinese dragons are as a symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art, they are the embodiment of the concept of yang [male] and associated with the weather and water as the bringer of rain. Chinese people also believe dragons can bring them luck. The beautiful, friendly and wise image will not change in Chinese mind.
In some important festival of China, people also like perform the Dragon Dance that is a special and delicate performance of arts on the street or in some public places to pray bringing good luck and prosperity, like perform in Chinese New Year, Dragon festival. It is also perform at some shop opening ceremonies.
If having chance, try to experience the interesting culture of China.

What is The First Choice to Visit If Travel to China

happyali — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:32:44 +0000

Travel to China, have you made a plan clearly? If you decide to visit China, one place you cannot missed – the Great Wall that is one of the most famous scenic spots in the world. Starting out in the east on the banks of the Yalu River in Liaoning Province, the Wall stretches westwards for more than 10000 Li to Jiayuguan in the Gobi desert, thus known as the Ten Thousand Li Wall, also called “WanLiChangCheng” (2 Li=1km) by Chinese people.
The Great Wall is mainly located in BeiJing, and has deep culture for Chinese. It started to build at the Spring-Autumn and Warring States Periods. Each state built its own wall around its territory to protect themselves from others countries’ invading. The Great wall was emerged in Qin Dynasty by Qinshi Emperor who defeated the other six kingdoms and unified China in 221B.C. and became the first emperor of China. Then he ordered to link up the separated walls before and extended them. Since then, the Great Wall was rebuilt, modified or extended throughout Chinese history for over 2,000 years, mainly to protect the Chinese Empire from the Mongolians and other invaders. Most of the Great Wall we see today was built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
The great building is human wisdom crystallization reflection and shocked us is that all of it were made by people without any technology. There shows, of cause, not only a wall, but also have forts, passes and beacon towers on the wall to house auxiliary soldiers and to transmit military information.
The Great Wall is a legacy of history for Chinese people, and it is worthy for us to have a look. Maybe many of us have come to know the famous Chinese saying: He who does not reach the Great Wall is not a true man.” But it does not mean whenever you climb the mountain, you will get the same charm feeling.
As a matter of fact, the Great Wall will show different scenery if visit in different times. For me, I think visit it in spring is better. At this time, the trees and plants turn green, the wall wonders among the lush vegetation. Everything looks so fresh. It is also a good time to avoid the crowd tourists in summer and autumn.
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Decorate Your Room with Special Taste

happyali — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 08:44:56 +0000

Making a romantic and warmth of home may the dream for us. However, have you already made the plan on your house decoration? Do you want to add some special taste to your room by yourselves? Now it is the chance for you to buy handicrafts to embellish your room.
Chinese knots: They are the traditional handicraft art and typical symbol in China. Chinese knots which are all purely hand-weaved with silk thread have variety types and designs. Each knot has its special name base on their distinctive shapes. One important is that Chinese knots have many significations in China, like love, auspicious, good luck, wealth, health, etc. Hanging on walls or doors all will reflect your elegant taste and they will add more culture in your house. If you are newlywed, I think hanging a Chinese wedding knot in your house will better.
Chinese peasant paintings: It is sure that if we want to decorate our house, some paintings will be necessary. Facing great numbers paintings in the stores, you may feel dazzling. Here, I advice Chinese peasant paintings.
Chinese peasant paintings all depict the village life of China, and reflect a kind of peace, harmonious and enthusiasm for life among people. They are most created by Chinese farmers or folk artists, therefore, the Chinese peasant paintings have greet differences between others. Hanging on the wall they will become special scenery in your house.
Wheat stalk pictures: Wow, I think this kind of handicraft is a miracle for me! Each of them no matter the design on animals or characters was weaved with wheat stalk but present vividly and perfectly! Wheat stalk pictures are the intelligence reflection. After mounting technique hanging in your living room or bedroom they also can become the highlight of your room.
Chinese shadows: They are the main properties in the Chinese traditional entertainment-Shadow play. They can not only ornament house as special decoration but also play to active brain and increase art cells.
Need more information or have a look on these handicrafts? Come to our online handicrafts store, here we not only offer the handicrafts we mentioned above but offer many other handicrafts which can be as decoration or other functions you like.