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Dongzhi Festival - Chinese Winter Solstice Festival There is an old saying that Dongzhi (/dong-jrr/ 'the Winter Solstice') is more important than Chinese Lunar New Year. Dongzhi has an important place in the traditional festivals of China. It is usually celebrated on December 20th or 21st, when the night is longest and the day is shortest in the northern hemisphere. A traditional holiday celebrated by many Chinese people, Dongzhi has a long history and certain notable customs. What is Dongzhi Festival? Dongzhi (冬至) literally means 'Winter's Arrival'. It is one of the 24 solar terms of China's traditional solar calendar. It has long been celebrated on (China's) Winter Solstice when the night is longest, and the day is shortest in the Northern Hemisphere. Dongzhi became an imperially recognized traditional festival during the Han Dynasty era (206 BC – 220 AD). How Chinese People Celebrate Dongzhi Festival Chinese people celebrate Dongzhi Festival in many ways. The most popular ones are worshipping heaven and ancestors, saying the Nines of Winter, making rice wine, and eating dumplings and ginger rice. Traditional Foods of Dongzhi Festival. Dumplings-Northern China Food, In northern China where it can get bitterly cold, the people lacked sufficient warm clothing and adequate heating, so they ate hot food and drank hot liquids to stay warm. People believed that when the days were short, there was insufficient Yang energy, and they tried to eat high Yang foods according to Chinese medicinal cuisine principals. Dumplings have been the most traditional food in the north of China for a long time. People make dumplings on Dongzhi Day with their friends and family. There is an old saying that eating dumplings on Dongzhi can protect ears from frostbite. A legend goes that in ancient times, a doctor named Zhang Zhongjing invented dumplings by wrapping mutton and Chinese medicine in dumpling dough and gave them to people to cure frostbite. From that time, the tradition of eating dumplings on Winter Solstice Day was passed down from generation to generation. Besides dumplings, people of south China have a tradition of eating glutinous rice balls called tangyuan. The history of eating tangyuan can be dated back to the Song Dynasty (960–1279). #chineseculture #chinesefood

Here's another great article from Roy Graber writing in 🐓 WATT Poultry with an interesting idea for Father's Day – turkey drumsticks! Diestel Turkey Ranch deserves credit for this creative suggestion. It’s great to see such innovative marketing from within the industry, demonstrating how engaging directly with consumers can make a significant impact. This initiative is a reminder of the potential for deeper connections between the turkey industry and its audience. While there are challenges in bridging this gap, thoughtful and timely ideas like this one can pave the way. It's clear that the more the industry reaches out with creative solutions, the better it will resonate with consumers. This approach underscores the importance of continuous engagement and innovation. If the turkey industry embraces more such efforts, it will undoubtedly improve its position and relationship with consumers. Here's to seeing more forward-thinking initiatives! #FathersDay #Marketing #FoodIndustry #Turkey #Innovation #ConsumerEngagement

Luau's are a time honored tradition in Hawaii, and most people who visit the islands attend one. However, all luau's are not created equal. From price, to the show, authenticity, customer service and more, you need to know which ones to avoid and which ones to attend. We put together a comparison of the most popular luau on the island of Oahu, versus the most authentic. Have you attended either of these luaus? https://lnkd.in/gmyuyvnQ

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“As a sake importer in the US, my customers expect me to constantly be abreast of every trend in Japan, whether it’s another celebrity collaboration or some even MORE opulent way to make a luxury sake, etc.  SIN not only condenses all of the Japanese sake media into sound bytes for me but it helps me wade through it all to identify what is truly relevant in the overseas market.”  [Monica Samuels] Subscribe today at sakeindustrynews.com and get your first 2 issues free! #sake #nihonshu #japanesesake #japansake #sakenews #日本酒 #sakeindustrynews

I hope this year will bring better #marketresearch, better ethics and more humanity in our industry facing the dehumanizing effect of #ai and the deflation and downsizing in the recessionary aftermath of #COVID-19.

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“As a sake importer in the US, my customers expect me to constantly be abreast of every trend in Japan, whether it’s another celebrity collaboration or some even MORE opulent way to make a luxury sake, etc.  SIN not only condenses all of the Japanese sake media into sound bytes for me but it helps me wade through it all to identify what is truly relevant in the overseas market.”  [Monica Samuels] Subscribe today at sakeindustrynews.com and get your first 2 issues free! #sake #nihonshu #japanesesake #japansake #sakenews #日本酒 #sakeindustrynews

“As a sake importer in the US, my customers expect me to constantly be abreast of every trend in Japan, whether it’s another celebrity collaboration or some even MORE opulent way to make a luxury sake, etc.  SIN not only condenses all of the Japanese sake media into sound bytes for me but it helps me wade through it all to identify what is truly relevant in the overseas market.”  [Monica Samuels] Subscribe today at sakeindustrynews.com and get your first 2 issues free! #sake #nihonshu #japanesesake #japansake #sakenews #日本酒 #sakeindustrynews