Archive for August 4th, 2010

Chinese News – Brunei presents its crafts and blueprint – Chinese Mandarin

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

craft show at the Brunei Darussalam Pavilion

craft show at the Brunei Darussalam Pavilion

mat weaving show at the pavilion

mat weaving show at the pavilion

crutches made by a 69-year-old master

crutches made by a 69-year-old master

The Brunei Darussalam Pavilion is showcasing the country’s traditional craft, such as crutch making, mat weaving and basket weaving.

Three craftsmen, including a 69-year-old master, are demonstrating their skills at the pavilion until August 7.

The pavilion also features exhibitions on the oil-rich sultanate’s economy, ecology, arts and high-quality life.

Dispalying century-old brass work, silverware and woodworks, the pavilion, with the theme “Now for the Future,” reflects the small Muslim country’s commitment to meeting not only the immediate needs of its people, but the long-term aspirations of its youth for the future.

It illustrates Brunei’s National Vision 2035, a development blueprint to make the country widely recognized for an educated, highly skilled and accomplished people with a quality of life and a dynamic and sustainable economy.

Visitors can enjoy authentic food from Brunei, such as the hot and spicy Nasi Katok.

Study Chinese – Lai Tangyuan – Chinese Culture

Wednesday, August 4th, 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.