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Asian Cooking and Eating Styles

As the largest continent, Asia Style consists of mixtures from large numbers of cultures. Due to this phenomenon, Asia has numerous wonders within its region. Daily things such as Asian Coins, food and cooking have become part of the Asian culture among other things such as Asian Fashion or Asian Coins.

According to the United Nations, Asia can be divided into five main sub regions; West, Central, South, East and Southeast Asia. Asian Cooking Styles are significantly different on each of these sub regions, and have slight variations in each culture on different countries. One main ingredient, chicken for example, can be cooked in many different ways resulting different tastes. The similarity of Asian cuisines is the wide usage of spices and herbs on most recipes.

Steaming is one among many popular ways to cook used in Asia. Steaming will preserve most of the nutrients contained within food. Steaming is mainly used by Chinese, Korean and Japanese.

Another amazing way to maintain nutrient within food is by eating it raw. For example, sashimi in Japanese cuisine where fish is serves in raw condition. Other groups in Asian culture eat raw vegetables along with chili sauce. This kind of eating is really a good way to appreciate the meal. These are some of healthy Asian eating habits.

Chili is mostly used in Thai, Malay and Indonesian recipes. Aside from its spicy effect, chili can also easily mix along with other spices to create a wonderful dish. Chili is an important ingredient used in many Asian cuisines such as Indian’s green and red curry, Thai’s Tom Yam and Japanese curry noodles. Food’s color is important in the term of variety in nutrient’s content.

Experience the Asian culture and hospitality through the exceptional Asian cuisines, cooking and their eating habits.

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Shanghai World Expo

Asia Expo

This Asia Expo has become a very famous event to people in the whole world, especially in the world of trade and culture since launched due to its displays of unparalleled structural designs, advancements in technology and numerous innovative ideas related to socialization. This would be the largest festival that China ever held, started from 1st of May until 31st of October 2010. Through the hosting of this expo, China has proven their ability to organize any international event. This event has greatly increased passenger volume of local low cost airlines and still attains more visitors. The entire event is estimated will attract visitors more than 70 million from 192 different countries and more than 50 international organizations.

Organizing World Expo in Shanghai would also positively influence international trade since China has been known as peaceful nation for its campaign on international trade and world peace.

This event would bring positive impact towards China’s tourism as well as occupancy rate for Hotel Rooms in Asia. Shanghai World Expo would be the first World Expo held by developing country which will open lots of opportunities for development in Chinese trading. Million buyers and traders that will be joining this event would create massive influence upon international trade. No less than 100 million people are expected to attend this international event including millions leaders from 100 foreign countries.

Opening ceremony was marvelous, declared by the Chinese president and attended by leaders from other countries, including President Sarkozy from France. More than 2.300 international musicians and performers participated in the opening ceremony. World Expo has been held every year starting with London as its first host in 1851 and has successfully served its purpose as economic, cultural, technological and scientific exchange. And this year Expo would not only be a greater celebration, but a greater advancement in trading and future development as well.

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Traditional Japanese Clothing

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Traditional Asia Clothing of Japan came from the Edo period started from the year 1601 to 1867. This clothing consists of three basic pieces; the upper garment known as “kimono”, lower garment known as “hakama” and the sash known as “obi”. The difference between Europe and Asia traditional clothing is very definitive. All Japanese clothing are embroidered and crafted with beautiful and wonderful fabric works. Most commonly used decorations are family crests, flowers, bamboo or animals. Although kimono is one piece clothing it is far from simple, especially women kimono. It is elegant and complex clothing, and does not come with cheap price. One standard kimono might cost more than US$10,000 and can easily exceed US$20,000 for a complete set along with undergarment, obi, socks, sandals and other accessories.

Kimono is the main element of traditional Japanese clothing. During the Edo period, kimono was worn as outer garment and made from all types of fabrics. Until the Edo period, types of fabrics used for kimono was class oriented, and silk reserved only for people from upper class. Kimono design is determined by gender, age and also social status. For example, married women usually use darker fabric for their kimono with shorter sleeves compared to a young and unmarried women kimono. All adult kimonos consist of eight pieces, made from one single roll of cloth 36 centimeters wide and 11 meters long. All of the pieces are seamless with the same width on each cut despite the size its wearer. Any extra cloth is simply tuck underneath the sash known as “obi”. Design of the “obi” itself is determined by gender and age.

Nagajuban is an undergarment worn before the kimono, while the lighter summer kimono is called Yukata. Hakama is pant’s like lower garment with seven folds representing seven human qualities; courage, justice, chivalry, prestige, humility, honesty and loyalty.

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