Those Chinese Videos

[Randy W]

Shaolin Temple
Take a look inside the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China—home to monks who have developed their own unique style of Kung Fu.

from the NatGeo on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/NGM/videos/1238436689896382/

 

[Randy W]

Three high-speed rail trains intersecting at the Zhengzhou Station, #ChinaThree high-speed rail trains intersecting at the Zhengzhou Station, #China

from Wang Wenbin Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson 汪文斌 on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/spoxwangwenbin/videos/5530608760285825/

 

[Randy W]

Trending in China: Bride rushes to marry at groom’s flat before lockdown

Knowing her groom was trapped by a lockdown, a bride rushed to his flat before the lockdown deadline so they could be married in a simple ceremony. That, and more trending videos from China this week.

from the SCMP on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/1665050963835471/

Edited March 28, 2022 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

In the Sanjiang County of Liuzhou，the elder are still using the traditional spinning wheels to do their work. Do you want to try? #travelvideo #handmade #traveling #weaving #Sanyuesan #GuangxiSanyuesan

from Discover Guangxi China on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverGuangxi/videos/234955005466870/

 

[Randy W]

Trending in China: Man opens car door to block vehicle behind him

A man opened his door while driving in order to force the car behind him to let him merge into the lane. That, and more trending videos from China this week.

This Week in China
SCMP 

 

[Randy W]

On the surface, the game of mahjong looks intimidating—144 tiles, endless combinations, and lots of shouting. But once you understand the rules, it’s easy to pick up.

Learn the game and its history with our handy video, and impress your family and friends with your newfound mahjong skills.

**CORRECTION: @00:38 and @04:25, the All Green winning combo is a limit hand consisting four sets and a pair where all the tiles are green. The tiles which are solely green: 2-bamboo, 3-bamboo, 4-bamboo, 6-bamboo, 8-bamboo, and green dragon(發).

from Goldthread on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/goldthread2/videos/348959987215638/

 

[Randy W]

In Sanjiang, SW China, you can experience the most traditional life of Dong people. 😃#travel #weaving #Performance #traditional #Sanyuesan #GuangxiSanyuesan

from Discover Guangxi China on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverGuangxi/videos/667500004479909/

[Randy W]

Ink Sticks More Precious Than Gold | Artisans E3
Painters in China traditionally use solid ink sticks instead of liquid ink. These ink sticks are still often made by artisans who spend more than a year collecting ash, pounding, moulding, and painting each bar by hand. 

This is the third episode of our “Artisans” series, where we explore China’s rich art history and its dedicated creators.

from Goldthread on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/goldthread2/videos/298274929146853/

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[Randy W]

The Science Behind Cured Egg Yolk

Salted duck eggs are a classic Chinese side dish, and a traditional way to preserve fresh eggs. We went to a salted duck egg factory in Jiangsu Province, where there’s a town famous for them, to learn how they’re made.

from Goldthread on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/goldthread2/videos/562850585114518/

Edited May 15, 2022 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

On 10/18/2018 at 7:39 PM, Randy W said:

Chinese hairy crabs, from the SCMP

 

Hairy Crabs Are Delicious. So Why Can’t You Get Them in the U.S.?

Hairy crabs are a beloved specialty in China, where they’re consumed by the dozens every autumn. But in the United States, they’re considered a pest, and when you find one, you’re not supposed to leave it alive. How did a crustacean considered a delicacy in one country become a pariah in another? And how do you eat one anyway? We went to the center of hairy crab production in China to find out.

from Goldthread on Facebook 
https://www.facebook.com/goldthread2/videos/686069275947705/

 

Edited May 16, 2022 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

This Hong Kong Shop Has the World’s Rarest Records

Inside an ordinary building on an ordinary street in Hong Kong is one of the world’s most valuable record collections.

James Tang has spent the past five decades collecting rare vinyl, cassettes, and CDs. He has over 20,000 records, including original master recordings of the Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Nat King Cole.

from Goldthread on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/goldthread2/videos/788972295841711/

 

 

 

[Randy W]

How China’s Must-Try Deep-Fried Cheese Is Made
When people think of Chinese food, cheese isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. But people in China have been making the milk staple for centuries.
Rubing and rushan are two types of cheese from Yunnan Province in southwestern China. They’re usually served deep-fried with a bit of sugar, and they’re a specialty of the Bai people, who have been making cheese for generations.

from Goldthread on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/goldthread2/videos/1058052874784861/

Edited May 22, 2022 by Randy W (see edit history)

[Randy W]

 

Woks: The King of Chinese Cooking Pots | Eat China: Back to Basics S4E7

Chinese food just isn’t the same without woks. It’s the pan that gives your food that charred, caramelized taste. How does this wok hei taste come about? And what makes a good wok?

from Goldthread on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/goldthread2/videos/710975420148783/

[Randy W]

Xu Beihong was a Chinese painter best known for his traditional ink paintings of horses, birds, and landscapes.

Xu Beihong was a Chinese painter best known for his traditional ink paintings of horses, birds, and landscapes.Do you know that he had also lived in Yangshuo for several years?

from Discover Guangxi China on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/DiscoverGuangxi/videos/1287715194965538/?extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C

 

[Randy W]

Is There A Right Way to Use Chopsticks? | Eat China: Back to Basics S4E4

Chopsticks are used by over a billion people worldwide. Where do chopsticks come from? Is there a right way to hold them, and are they all the same?

This is the fourth episode of our new season of “Eat China: Back to Basics,” where we answer burning questions you might have about Chinese food.

from Goldthread on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/goldthread2/videos/313675680733927/