#Chinese Custom

[buffetlicious]

Today is the ninth day of the first lunar month and we Hokkiens celebrate the birthday of the Jade Emperor or Tian Gong Dan (天公诞). The Hokkien people pay homage to the Jade Emperor and to give thanks for their salvation from a massacre that occurred during the Ming Dynasty. Bai (拜) means to pray, and Tian Gong (天公) refers to the Jade Emperor, hence Bai Tian Gong (拜天公).

According to legend, a group of Hokkien villagers were fleeing from a bandit raid during the Ming Dynasty. They hid in a sugarcane field, where they were pursued by the bandits. The bandits searched the field for days, but they could not find the villagers.

On the ninth day of the first lunar month, the bandits gave up and left. The villagers emerged from the sugarcane field, grateful to have been spared. They decided to celebrate this day as a day of thanksgiving to the Jade Emperor.

Bai Tian Gong (拜天公) is celebrated with a variety of rituals and customs. One of the most important customs is the offering of prayers and food to the Jade Emperor. This is usually done on the eve of the ninth day of the first lunar month from 11pm onward.

[confusedgoldenflower]

Forever props to these ppls’ fitness. Damn!

Long lion dance practice vs competition | source

[yebreed]

Old Chinese houses are an inexhaustible creative space in terms of wooden interiors. To me, something alike is associated with childhood memories of a countryside house in Zhejiang.

Photo: ©遗产君

[guemarasims]

This Sims 4 Asian-Inspired Long Dress is based by the classic qipao (or cheongsam), a traditional garment of Chinese origin, known for its sleek, form-fitting style. It features a modern mandarin collar with a cutout on the chest for a contemporary and bold touch. My Patreon followers voted for this design in a poll, and now you can enjoy it in your game!

Thank you very much for your support!

Download (Patreon, Early access)

[katesimblr]

Chee-wít Chee-waa Kanto Apartments

I have built an Asian apartment block to match the new pack. Below you will find a small street food market, a supermarket and an Asian snack bar. There are three apartments above. One of them has one bedroom, the other two apartments have two bedrooms each.

Thanks to all creators who made this house possible with their CC, like @13pumpkin31, @chicklet, @k-hippie, @kkbsmm, @msteaqueen, @Pocci, @radioactivedotcom, @thetrashisoutcc and many many more.

DOWNLOAD CC

DOWNLOAD TRAY FILES

[dantelionwishes]

gf introduced them to me like a new torture method

original by @/EggyDaxy !

[fuckyeahchinesefashion]

miaozu fashion on xiaohongshu

[scandalousadventures]

Inspired by Chinese opera performers, I repainted this G1 Draculaura head to resemble the dragon makeup they wear ❤️

It would be cool to make her a full Chinese opera outfit too 🤔

[cnladies]

YU SHUXIN / ESTHER YU 虞书欣 in custom Laurence Xu | De Beers "Forces of Nature" Brand Event

Yu Shuxin: more photos here brand event: more photos here

[zhongguochic]

Chinese desserts

Tánghúlu (糖葫蘆)

Liángnòng dà gāo (梁弄大糕)

Qīngtuán (青糰)

Xiāncǎo guǒ (仙草粿)

[chinesehanfu]

[Traditional Chinese Festival] Customs of 臘八節(Laba Festival) in China.Eng Sub

Today(January 18, 2024) is the traditional Chinese festival,臘八節 Laba Festival.Let’s learn about some interesting traditions and customs about this festival.

【About 臘八節(Laba Festival)】

Laba Festival (Chinese:臘八節) is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the eighth day of the month of La (or Layue 臘月), the twelfth month of the Chinese calendar. It is the beginning of the Chinese New Year period. It is customary on this day to eat Laba congee.

Laba Festival was not on a fixed day until the Southern and Northern dynasties, when it was influenced by Buddhism and was fixed on the eighth day of twelfth month, which was also the enlightenment day of the Buddha. Therefore, many customs of the Laba Festival are related to Buddhism.

The Laba Festival's name represents its date on the Chinese calendar. La is the name of the twelfth and final month, and ba means "eight/八". In ancient China, the "eight/八" referred to making sacrifices to eight gods at the end of the year.

In its original form, the festival was celebrated by making sacrifices to gods and ancestors to wish for good fortune, health, safety, and a good harvest in the new year. The word la originally referred to these sacrifices.

After Buddhism spread to China during the first century CE, the festival was used as commemoration of Gautama Buddha's enlightenment.It was given a fixed date (the eighth day of the twelfth month) during the Northern and Southern dynasties.

【Customs of 臘八節/Laba Festival?】

Laba congee/臘八粥

Traditionally, the consumption of Laba congee is an important element of the festival. There are multiple legendary accounts of the dish's origins. One story says that it originated in the Song dynasty with Buddhist monasteries giving congee to people in honor of the story that Sakyamuni (Gautama Buddha) reached enlightenment on the eighth day of the twelfth month after eating congee.

Laba congee or Laba porridge (臘八粥; Làbāzhōu) is very popular in many places in China. Different kinds of rice, beans, nuts and dried fruits are the main ingredients. People believe that it's good for health in the winter.

It is also known as "eight-treasure congee" (八宝粥; Bā bǎo zhōu)and is usually made with eight or more ingredients, representing good luck. Eight is a lucky number in China, and the ba in Laba also means eight.

There are many variations of Laba congee in different regions of China. Ingredients can include mixed grains, such as rice, millet, and barley; beans and nuts such as mung beans, azuki beans, lotus seeds, peanuts, walnuts, and chestnuts; dried fruit such as red dates, longan, raisins, and goji berries; and other ingredients such as vegetables and meat.

2.Laba garlic/臘八蒜

Another Laba food is Laba garlic, which is particularly popular in northern China.Garlic in Chinese (蒜; suàn) has the same pronunciation as calculate (算; suàn), and it is said that on the Laba Festival businesses should balance their books and calculate their revenues and expenditures for the year.Laba garlic is made by soaking garlic in vinegar. Laba garlic is soaked in vinegar from the Laba Festival until Chinese New Year. The garlic and vinegar are then used alongside Chinese dumplings (jiaozi) around Chinese New Year.

————————

🧚🏻‍Model/Makeup：@曾嚼子&@兔狲猫眠眠

📸 Photo:@逸群闲余

🔗 Xiaohongshu:http://xhslink.com/zlF8Hz

————————

[buffetlicious]

Nephew didn’t want steamed rice and he asked for the Yang Zhou Fried Rice (扬州炒饭). We got him a medium portion (S$10) to share with those who may preferred a little more carbo. The savoury fried rice has got that wok hei (breath of the wok) and is packed with quite a few other ingredients like char siu, crab stick, peas, egg and spring onion.

Everyone loves fried chicken so we had the Prawn Paste Chicken (虾酱鸡). The appearance is not really Instagram worthy but the umami flavour of the crispy and succulent wings won us over.

Instead of the usual sweet and sour pork, we order the Sweet & Sour Sliced Fish (酸甜鱼片). Would have been nicer if the batter coated fish is still crispy and the flesh is too firm for my liking.

Cereal Sotong (麦片苏东) was a letdown with too thick a batter and rubbery texture. Sotong is Malay word for squid. My brother also commented that the cereal was on the sweet side and I have to agree with him. Maybe we should have opted for the prawn instead.

The Yam Ring (佛钵飘香) is deep-fried separately then filled with a medley of sautéed vegetables and seafood like prawn, squid and scallop. Normally, there would be crunchy cashew nuts added but I don’t see it anywhere and sis said the colour of the yam basket is too dark a colour though still tasted decent.

This Claypot Superior Pot (砂煲一品锅) is the most expensive of the dishes coming in at S$50. But is chocked with plenty of seafood like fish maw, prawn, scallop, sea cucumber and mushroom. The brown thickened gravy goes well with the bowl of white rice.

A large plate of stir-fried Sambal Sweet Potato Leaf (参巴番薯叶) is up next. The tender leaves and stems of the sweet potato plant is cooked with sambal chilli which give the vegetable a spicy kick.

The last dish of the night is this Salt Egg Prawn (咸蛋虾). Everyone was looking forward to it but it turned out to be the worst disappointment that night. The prawn fritters were supposed to be crispy but it came smothered in the salt egg sauce and ended up mushy. Moreover, there isn’t enough salt egg yolk in there so it is more milky sweet than savoury fragrant.

Compared to last year’s Reunion Dinner (团圆饭), the overall standard of the food at the restaurant had deteriorated a lot. Not sure if it is because different chefs are manning the kitchen or some other reasons but we have decided to patronize another restaurant next year.

[simbishy]

☾⋆*☆ Cute Christmas Living | The Sims 4 ☆*⋆☽

♡ Merry Christmas! This is a set of 10 cute living room seating options. Choose from couch or floor cushions in the form of gingerbreads, peppermint, or Christmas tree. Or you could play it safe with a more traditional living chair in a cute pattern. Or go all out and sit in a Christmas Tree tent!

♡ Base Game Compatible ♡ Original Mesh By me •┈••✦ ❤ ✦••┈•

DOWNLOAD SET @ TSR [FREE]

•┈••✦ ❤ ✦••┈•

[yebreed]

Abandoned Ming dynasty rural graveyard, Zhejiang.

Photo: © Aier闽

[guemarasims]

Upgrade your Sims wardrobe with the Casual and Modern Qipao Outfit! This trendy set combines a qipao-inspired blouse featuring classic knot closures with a sleek, asymmetrical mini skirt for a modern twist. Ideal for casual outings, streetwear, or adding a unique cultural touch to everyday fashion. Custom content (CC) for The Sims 4.

Thank you very much for your support!

Download (Patreon, Early access)

[getincentstyle]

Kara Wai for a Shang Cheng Shi banquet wearing a custom-made Butterfly Dance, Weaving Gold mamian (马面 )skirt, a collaboration between VGRASS and the Nanjing Brocade Museum

More photos HERE