Charm of Lingnan | Traditional Manchu Chinese marriage customs
[2022-Jan-29]
For Manchu families in Guangzhou, a typical process of traditional marriage includes the following steps.
Charm of Lingnan | Oi Kwan Hotel: The Crown of South China
[2022-Jan-29]
No matter how many tall buildings appear in Guangzhou during its modernization process, the Oi Kwan Hotel located on the North Bank of the Pearl River will never fade into history.
Charm of Lingnan | Original flavoured rice noodle soup & rice noodle soup with fish balls
[2022-Jan-27]
Rice noodle soup is a traditional Chaozhou-Shantou styled dish and a favourite of people in South China. Walking on a street of Guangzhou, the commercial hub of the region, you may encounter one or two small rice noodle soup restaurants. In recent years, the original flavoured rice noodle soup dish has risen in popularity in the city.
Charm of Lingnan | Top five speciality vegetables from Bantang
[2022-Jan-27]
In the Republic of China period, people in Bantang Village (now the Guangzhou tourist attraction Lychee Bay) grew water vegetables in paddy fields and ponds. Among these local specialities, water caltrops, lotus roots, water chestnuts, water bamboo, and arrowheads have been hailed as 'Wushou' (五瘦) or 'Wuxiu' (五秀), literally meaning 'five great vegetables', due to their agreeable mouthfeel, nutrients, and weight loss effects.
Charm of Lingnan | Cantonese-style palace lantern: the art of light
[2022-Jan-27]
As the Spring Festival approaches, lanterns are gradually hung up on high streets and back lanes in Guangdong. Among them, Cantonese-style palace lanterns are receiving great acclaim and becoming widely known even among overseas customers.
Charm of Lingnan | Top five ways to enjoy eggplants in Guangdong
[2022-Jan-27]
Cantonese cuisine, a world-renowned culinary genre, is one of the "Eight Cuisines of China." It lays emphasis on the quality and taste of ingredients, and eggplant plays an important role in it. Let's take a look at eggplant cooking and find out the best way to enjoy eggplant in Guangdong style.
Guangzhou's first symphony metro train in service
[2022-Jan-25]
Starting from now on, you will be able to enjoy wonderful symphonies presented by the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra during your journey when taking the Guangzhou Metro Line 18.
Bring Chinese New Year vibes to your home
[2022-Jan-21]
In Guangzhou, how do you bring home the festive vibes? Read on to find out more!
Premiere of books showcasing Foshan's culture and history held
[2021-Dec-27]
The collection aims to show a more realistic, three-dimensional and comprehensive Foshan to the world.
Chinese animated movie gains praise at home and abroad
[2021-Dec-21]
"The feedback we received from audiences, jury and press were all positive for the film," Rodney Uhler, AIF's Director of Programming said in an exclusive online interview with GDToday & Newsgd.com, "One of our jury members called the film 'the discovery of the festival'."