Archive for June 30th, 2010

Study Chinese – Lai Tangyuan – Chinese Culture

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010
Lai Tangyuan
Lai Tangyuan
Lai Tangyuan
Lai Tangyuan

This is another snack in Chengdu that has been named after its inventor. In 1894, a person named Lai Yuanxin sold balls made of glutinous rice flour in the street. His recipe featured thin skin, delicious stuffing, a sweet taste and a good smell. Later he ran a store named as “Lai Tangyuan”. Rice ball served by this store have been well received by the local people in Chengdu.

这是另一个在成都小吃已在其发明者的名字命名。 1894年,一人名叫赖毛远新出售糯米粉做的在街上球。他的食谱精选皮薄,馅美味,甜美的口味和良好的气味。后来,他跑到商店命名为“赖汤圆”。饭团送达这家商店都已由成都当地人民的欢迎。

(Source: culture.chinese.cn)

Chinese News – Bollywood grandeur to hit Shanghai – Chinese Mandarin

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

Bollywood is set to showcase the grandeur and extravagance of Bollywood dance and music on July 17 at the Expo Culture Center.

The extravaganza will be wrapped in 90 minutes of dizzy color, high-octane sets, and fabulous sights and sounds of Bollywood in a medley of songs. Performers will wear 200 costumes and 1,000 pieces of jewelry.

The production will blend modern dance, traditional country and festival dance, as well as wedding performances, the highlight of Bollywood movie. It is directed by Shubhra Bhardwaj who specializes in conceptualizing and crafting shows.

(Source: en.expo2010.cn)