New Shanghai Discovery Tour: Food

Author: He Xuelin (Editor-in-Chief), Han Xinyi, Bu Jinhua (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2001-01-01
Features: Shanghai is an immigrant city. When people from all over the country gather in this city, different dialects gradually give way to new local dialects in social settings. The term "Shanghai people" emerged as a collective noun, leading to the development of "Shanghai-style culture," "Shanghai-style fashion," and "Shanghai-style style," all of which highlight regional cultural distinctions. However, people's private lives stubbornly retain customs, cuisine, marriage practices, and even values from their hometowns. Thus, a life form is formed where the whole is unified, yet the individual parts are rich and diverse. This book is one of the series "New Shanghai Discovery Tour." It introduces readers to the culinary delights of modern Shanghai. The book not only explores Shanghai-style urban customs but also reveals a comprehensive historical, geographical, and cultural landscape throughout, allowing readers not only to understand today's Shanghai but also to learn about its past and the unique regional culture of Shanghai.