A Tale of Two Tea Ceremonies
In all the time I was in China I was treated to a chinese Tea ceremony only once. It was in Chongqing. It was sprung upon me before I knew what was happening.
Stuffed Sticky Rice Balls
Among the favourites for Chinese New Year, stuffed sticky rice balls are favoured for their symbolism of family togetherness. Seemed a good choice in these isolating Covid times.
新年快乐 - Happy New Year of the Ox
新年快乐 - a.k.a ‘Happy New Year.’
Don’t expect to hear anything from China for the next ten days - the country is on holiday.
New Year was one of those times in China that really felt like a truly crazy experience.