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You know autumn is approaching when mooncakes start appearing in the shops! But do you know the legend behind the festival and why moon cakes are eaten at the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Read on to find out more!
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Summer is here in the capital! This month there are three noteworthy dates for your diary: Children’s Day on the 1st, Dragon Boat Festival on the 14th and Summer Solstice on the 21st!
Read on to find out more about these special days!
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Thursday the 1st of October is Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节 Zhōngqiū jié) in China! To celebrate the festival, families get together and enjoy eating mooncakes (月饼 yuèbǐng) and drinking tea… and they may even get to gaze at the full moon if the skies are clear enough!
But where does the tradition of mooncakes come from? And what are some of the most common flavours you can enjoy over the holidays? Read on to find out more!
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As of the start of the Lixia solar term on May 5th , summer has officially started in China! Now we’re moving into June, there are several notable summer days to pay attention to. The best-known festival this month is the Dragon Boat Festival on the 25th, but what else does June have in store for us?
Read on to find out!
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It’s often said that spring is the best time to visit Beijing and see what the city has to offer. While getting out and about isn’t exactly possible at the moment, that doesn’t mean you can’t start to make plans!
To that end, for the past few weeks Cultural Keys has introduced you to the best of what the Chinese capital has to offer, from food to flowers, from classical architecture to useful words and phrases especially for Beijing!
Now in week 4, it’s our great pleasure to share with you our top picks for Beijing’s best food and snacks. Enjoy!
Continue reading “Best of Beijing: Beijing’s Best Snacks and Dishes!”