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The use of chopsticks in China and the Cantonese rice recipe

: Minori; Category: Discover China; 31 March 2020

As we all know, the Chinese eat with chopsticks. What you don't know is why? After several searches I discovered this... The word 'chopsticks' is...

Origin of the Queen of Flowers, the Chinese Peony: a mix of the Orient and the West

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Discover China; 20 March 2020; LAZIO • VITERBO • Vitorchiano

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Love, prosperity and honour. Three words exquisitely embodied by this flower whose countless shades of colour, along with its scent, have enchanted...

From the Orient to Italy: a journey exploring the fruit and flowers of China

: Benedicta Lee; Category: Discover China; 17 March 2020

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The Year of Italian – Chinese Culture and Tourism is the perfect time to fully appreciate the culture and beauty of China’s heritage, as well as its...

Chinese Jade and the legend of the Messenger of Heaven

: d'Alessandro; Category: Discover China; 06 March 2020

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There are many legends that tell the connection between China and Jade, which is called YU or 'the most precious thing'. We have told the story of...

The legend of the moon in China, of Chang'e and the Jade Rabbit

: Minori; Category: Discover China; 02 March 2020

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In all civilizations there are beliefs, stories handed down from generation to generation. These stories are what we today call "legends" or...

Chinese History of Jade and the legend of Bian He

: d'Alessandro; Category: Discover China; 28 February 2020

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China and Jade have been connected since the dawn of time and the Chinese have always considered this wonderful stone “sacred”. There are plenty of...

The poignant and romantic Chinese story in Poetry by Ts'ui Hu

: Minori; Category: Discover China; 26 February 2020

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From the collection of poems edited by Giuliano Bertolucci, I want to introduce you to one of my favourite poets: Ts'ui Hu WRITTEN IN A VILLA SOUTH...