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A 5 session course designed with Atlas Obscura.
China’s Regional Cuisines:
Culture Through Food
A course designed with Atlas Obscura
Course Description
Courtesy of Atlas Obscura: In this course, we’ll use food as a vehicle for deeper learning—learning about regions of China through their distinct cuisines. Join Atlas Obscura trip leader and educator Dr. Xiaokun Song as she walks us through cuisines across the country, as well as the histories, narratives, politics, and culture they’re steeped in. We’ll look at how geography has shaped regional cuisines and unlock cultural meanings and values in specific dishes. The first four sessions will be largely lecture and discussion-based, while our final class will include a belated Spring Festival celebration, open to friends and family. By the end of our time together, you’ll not only have a deeper understanding of various Chinese cuisines, but also a new lens through which you can engage with and learn about your own culture’s.
To learn more, and to sign up, visit Atlas Obscura webpage of the course here.
Taste the deliciousness for yourself.
Learn about our beloved Chinese cuisine tour with Atlas Obscura. In this tour, we explore all that China has to offer, from its authentic food and rich culture, to the everyday people and history behind the cuisine.