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Chinese Seating Arrangements. BY: LYNNIE STROTHER. http://www.medanku.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/chinese-reunion-dinner.jpg. The Seat of Honor. Reserved for the master or “head of the house” or the guest with highest status Seat most center and facing east or facing the entrance
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Chinese Seating Arrangements BY: LYNNIE STROTHER http://www.medanku.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/chinese-reunion-dinner.jpg
The Seat of Honor • Reserved for the master or “head of the house” or the guest with highest status • Seat most center and facing east or facing the entrance • facing danger • The closer a person’s position is to the “master,” the higher his/her rank • ranked by status and relationship to the head of the house • Not uncommon to reserve the seat of honor for the most respected guest and the head of the house to occupy the seat of least importance • Sign of humility
The Table and Seating Arrangements Round tables: seat facing the entrance is the seat of honor seats on the left hand side of the seat of honor are ranked second, fourth, sixth… Right hand side- third, fifth, seventh… Many tables present: the table of honor is the one most center and farthest from the entrance http://images.clipartof.com/small.jpg
Ancient Tables and Seating Arrangements Eight Immortals table Large, square table with benches for two people on each side. Right hand seat facing the entrance is the seat of honor The tables are square to represent the balance or “yin and yang” of Taoist principles http://www.chinesefurniture.co.uk/images/EightImmortalsTable.jpg
The Legend of the Eight Immortals Group of legendary “spirits” that each have a specific power to do good or evil The immortals represent man and woman, rich and poor, and the young and the old. Revered by the Taoists and considered to be signs of prosperity and longevity Images are used in art and furniture http://www.cultural-china.com/chinaWH/images.jpg
Vegetarianism in China http://www.beood.com/article/2009-09/fried_tofu.jpg
History of Vegetarianism In China First Prophet-King was Fu-Xi, Vegetarian taught his people to plant seeds and harvest medicine from plants http://farm1.static.flickr.com/79/228475019_33b3bd684e.jpg
Religious Influences Taoism based on inner-spiritualism, naturalism, pacifism, compassion, and vegetarianism Buddhism philosophy that promotes vegetarianism by emphasizing a “low-impact” living discourages killing of any kind because affects a person’s karma
Economic and Cultural Influences Vegetarianism is common in rural villages Large population of vegetarians in cities Easy access Rise of Capitalism Increase in number of Vegetarian Restaurants http://www.lutherie.net/village.jpg http://www.digitalworldtokyo.com/entryimages/281105_Shanghai.jpg
Vegetarian Dishes Plain vegetable dishes Imitation meat dishes Gluten, beancurd, and taro (tropical plant with an edible stem) imitate the qualities of meat, poultry, and fish Buddhist dishes Avoids ginger, garlic, onions, and other “stimulating” spices
Vegetable Dishes Golden Needle Mushrooms & Cucumber (cold) 金针菇拌黄瓜(Jīnzhēn mógu hé huángguā ) http://www.vegetarian-china.info/jinzhengubanhuanggua.jpg
Imitation Meat Dishes Crispy-Skin Tofu脆皮豆腐 (Cuì pí dòufu ) Tofu fermented in soy sauce http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3276/2537078311_b72d0b7c1d.jpg
Buddhist Dishes Buddhist Monk’s Soup 佛教僧侶湯 (Fójiào sēnglǚ tāng ) squash, cellophane noodles, coconut milk, mung beans, peanuts, and sweet potato http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/3308164842_6e651c8d6a.jpg