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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Experience the "Xiamen Day" at Expo 2025 Osaka and Embark on a New Journey of Diverse Exchange
OSAKA, Japan, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- At the end of this month, the "Xiamen Day" will be launched at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan. Individuals from all sectors are welcomed to this grand celebration. "Xiamen Day" will encompass a diverse range of exciting events across culture, ecology, economy, trade and tourism. The "Min Flavor Goes Global" segment will kick off on June 1. The opening ceremony will be held in the Multi-Function Hall of the China Pavilion of the Expo 2025 Osaka. Prepare to be mesmerized by vibrant performances, including interactive song and dance, innovative opera, and captivating ICH demonstrations. These performances artfully blend traditional and modern elements, vividly portraying the unique fusion of Minnan culture with global influences. Complementing the performances, an ICH exhibition will showcase exquisite traditional crafts such as lacquer thread sculpture and stone shadow carving, demonstrating the inheritance of Xiamen's ICH skills. The China-Japan Friendly Exchange Exhibition will review the exchange achievements and history between two countries in the fields of culture and ecology through a compelling collection of photographs, texts, and exhibits. This display will make visitors feel the deep bonds between the two nations. In terms of ecological construction, the Xiamen Ecological Achievements Exhibition will make its debut. Pioneering achievements, such as the eco-environmental zoning and control system and innovative practices in reducing pollution and carbon emissions, will be showcased, contributing "Xiamen wisdom" to the sustainable development of global cities. The Xiamen-Japan Economic, Trade, Cultural and Tourism Exchange and Networking Conference will take place on May 31 in the YAE Hall on the fifth floor of the Imperial Hotel, Osaka. The conference will provide a platform for targeted economic, trade, cultural and tourism promotion, fostering precise matching and cooperation between Chinese and Japanese enterprises, ultimately leading to contract signings. Simultaneously, the Xiamen Economic, Trade, Cultural and Tourism Premium Products Exhibition Area will be open, showcasing a wide array of high-quality products and opening new avenues for cooperation between China and Japan. The event serves as a significant bridge for Sino-Japanese exchange, with the potential to elevate cooperation between the two sides to new heights. We welcome individuals from all sectors to continue to follow this event and join us at the site to witness the exciting moments and share in this grand celebration of diverse cultures and innovative achievements. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE The China Pavilion of the Expo 2025 Osaka Sign in to access your portfolio
Korea Herald
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Food event in China's Xiamen cooks up a taste of Southeast Asia
BEIJING (China Daily) — In gastronomy, spices are more than ingredients — they are storytellers. A dash of cinnamon, a spoonful of chili, a swirl of curry — each holds the power to unlock centuries of trade, tradition and transformation. The fifth season of the hit food documentary Once Upon a Bite turns its lens toward these "magical keys" of flavor, exploring how spices have journeyed across continents, shaped regional cuisines, and left lasting marks on the global food map. This season, the series doesn't stop at storytelling — it steps off the screen and into real life. Launched by Tencent Video and DOClabs Beijing, Once Upon a Bite introduces an immersive offline experience: A Taste of Flavor — Once Upon a Bite | Discovering Xiamen, Encountering Southeast Asia. Why now? As travel and cultural exchange return post-pandemic, people crave real experiences. This offline journey lets them taste the story and connect more deeply with food and place. The event debuted in April in Xiamen, a vital node on the historic Maritime Silk Road and a city known for its rich blend of culture and cuisine in Fujian province. It began in the heart of Xiamen's "eighth market," where 15 local stalls welcomed guests to discover the city's culinary roots. Among the highlights was satay noodles — a local specialty whose soul lies in a rich broth of ground peanuts, sesame, dried shrimp, coconut, garlic, scallions and a medley of spices. It embodies the fusion of Southeast Asian depth with Minnan (southern Fujian) tradition. Visitors gathered around tea tables, savoring dishes while watching their preparation up close. Vendors shared stories behind the recipes, and live performances of glove puppetry and Nanyin music added cultural texture to the flavorful journey. "Spices are not just condiments — they're cultural connectors," says tourism scholar Peng Jun. "They reflect the warmth and openness of Xiamen as a migrant city and serve as a unique signature of Chinese cuisine in the world. "Since the Tang Dynasty (618-907), people have come to Xiamen at different times, but finding a taste of home here has never depended on when they arrived. "The city's rich diversity of spices speaks to its endless possibilities — everyone who comes to Xiamen finds their own unique flavor of the city." To bring the story full circle, several products featured in the documentary are now available to the public. Cheuk Yuet . Queen, a Southeast Asian-style restaurant in Xiamen has launched the turtle-shaped peanut cake seen in the documentary, and new condiments, including sambal chili sauces made from five regional Chinese chilies and five varieties of tropical-style curry sauces, are now sold online. "We've always treated Once Upon a Bite as a growing IP," says producer Zhu Lexian. "Expanding beyond the screen is our way of turning stories into experiences — and this is just the beginning."
