RE: Miss. Delicious #35 : Join me on my Chinese New Years Eve family dinner!

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Miss. Delicious #35 : Join me on my Chinese New Years Eve family dinner!

in food •  8 years ago 

I would be very interested if you could describe the gesture you are using in the opening photo. What is its history and meaning? I can't remember seeing anyone using it when I was visiting China, but I have seen it often in Chinese historical themed movies. I have always wondered about it.

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    One typical and ancient body language Chinese use to show respect, or represent congratulation (especially on a weeding day and major festivals) is called "zuo yi" (make a bow with hands folded in front ). Source

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