Last updated: 21st July 2008, 06:51 GMT
Serving a fish whole will bring good luck.
Chinese food symbolism
For the Chinese, food is such an important part of daily life that, not surprisingly, it is also the source of a myriad of strange, and sometimes even quite well-founded, symbolisms and beliefs related to people's wealth and well-being.
Related stories:
BUSINESS CHINA
CHINA FACTS
CULTURE
- Museums to exhibit 1,000 national treasures
- Deng Lijun -The uncontested queen of 80s pop music
- Face reading: what does your face say about you?
HEALTH & SPORTS
- Fireworks will add flourish to biggest gala
- He Zhenliang - The man behind the Beijing Olympics
- China gears up security efforts ahead of Olympics
LEARN CHINESE
- Lesson 20 Part II - Kān diànyǐng! – Let's go to the movies!
- Lesson 20 Part I - Wǒmen chūqu wán! – Let's go out to have fun!
- Wáng yáng bŭ láo - It's never too late
LIFESTYLE IN CHINA
- Chinese recipes: Mapo tofu
- Chinese recipes: char siu (barbecued pork)
- How to make baozi (steamed buns)
TRAVEL
The Essentials of Chinese Massotherapy
This book provides a clear reference to Chinese massotherapy, explaining in detail its origin and development and the theories behind its practice.
Read more »
The taste of spring
Only the most tender spring buds and leaves are used to make our West Lake Long Jing green tea. That's why they were picked before the 20th of April last year from the...
Read more »
