Chinese Cuisine, Food, Modern Chinese Culture, Tourism, Tradition

The Chinese “Christmas Turkey”

If you have been to Gladmat at Stavanger this Summer, you may remember the Chinese stall selling roasted ducks served in an exotic sauce. It is indeed the proverbial Peking Duck, prepared by one of the best known master chef at Bianyi Fang in Beijing. Not only is this dish well known for the tender,… Continue reading The Chinese “Christmas Turkey”

Economy, Modern Chinese Culture, Tourism

When Winter Wonderland Land Meets Reality

Do you know that Chinese character for “snow” 雪 (xuĕ) poetically depict the meaning of “feathers falling like rain”? Despite the cold, most people would agree that snow is beautiful and a wonder in nature. As Norwegians are checking for the snowiest place for ski and winter sports for this winter holiday, many Chinese are… Continue reading When Winter Wonderland Land Meets Reality

Cultural Heritage, Norway and Norwegian culture, Tourism, Tradition, 中文博客

挪威小木屋

有幸到挪威游峡湾的话,您一定会看过点缀在两岸高耸的山峦间,或是平静如镜的海岸边,偶然出现数间小木屋,让人感到特别的与世无争、悠然自得。在挪威语里,小木屋叫 ‘’hytte’’(发音近似hǜde). 其实,要把‘’hytte’’这个挪威词翻译成一个能很贴切地反映出它的全部外在和内涵的中文还很难找到...