BY: LYNNIE STROTHER
Chinese Seating Arrangements
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The Seat of Honor
Reserved for the master or “head of the house” or the guest with highest status
Seat most center and facing east or facing the entrance facing danger
The closer a person’s position is to the “master,” the higher his/her rank
ranked by status and relationship to the head of the house Not uncommon to reserve the seat of honor for the most
respected guest and the head of the house to occupy the seat of least importance
Sign of humility
The Table and Seating Arrangements
Round tables: seat facing the entrance is
the seat of honor seats on the left hand side
of the seat of honor are ranked second, fourth, sixth…
Right hand side- third, fifth, seventh…
Many tables present: the table of honor is the
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Ancient Tables and Seating Arrangements
Eight Immortals tableLarge, square table with benches for two people on
each side. Right hand seat facing the entrance is the seat of
honor The tables are square to represent the
balance or “yin and yang” of Taoist principles
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The Legend of the Eight Immortals
Group of legendary “spirits” that each have a specific power to do good or evil
The immortals represent man and woman, rich and poor, and the young and the old.
Revered by the Taoists and considered to be signs of prosperity and longevity Images are used in art and
furniture
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Vegetarianism in China
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History of Vegetarianism In China
First Prophet-King was Fu-Xi, Vegetarian taught his people to plant
seeds and harvest medicine from plants
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Religious Influences
Taoism based on inner-spiritualism, naturalism, pacifism,
compassion, and vegetarianismBuddhism
philosophy that promotes vegetarianism by emphasizing a “low-impact” living
discourages killing of any kind because affects a person’s karma
Economic and Cultural Influences
Vegetarianism is common in rural villagesLarge population of vegetarians in cities
Easy access Rise of Capitalism
Increase in number of Vegetarian Restaurants
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Vegetarian Dishes
Plain vegetable dishesImitation meat dishes
Gluten, beancurd, and taro (tropical plant with an edible stem)
imitate the qualities of meat, poultry, and fishBuddhist dishes
Avoids ginger, garlic, onions, and other “stimulating” spices
Vegetable Dishes
Golden Needle Mushrooms & Cucumber (cold)
金针菇拌黄瓜(Jīnzhēn mógu hé huángguā )
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Imitation Meat Dishes
Crispy-Skin Tofu脆皮豆腐 (Cuì pí dòufu )
Tofu fermented in soy sauce
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Buddhist Dishes
Buddhist Monk’s Soup
佛教僧侶湯 (Fójiào sēnglǚ tāng )
• squash, cellophane noodles, coconut milk, mung beans, peanuts, and sweet potato
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