The Story of Silk

Numerous myths and legends surround the origins of silk production. According to the writings of Confucius, a tale unfolds around 3000 BCE protagonised by Empress Leizu. It is said that a silkworm’s cocoon accidentally fell into the Empress’ teacup. Curious, the fourteen-year-old girl started unravelling the cocoon’s threads while retrieving it from her beverage. As she unrolled the cocoon, she discovered the long and delicate fibres it comprised. Fascinated by the finding, the Empress decided to weave some of these fibres, collecting a few more cocoons for this purpose. Following the experiment’s success, she observed the life cycle of the silkworms closely. With her newfound knowledge, she began instructing her court in the art of raising silkworms, a practice known as sericulture. In Chinese mythology, the Empress, who stumbled upon the secrets of silk and shared her wisdom with others, was transformed into a goddess… Something Curated

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What Is Dim Sum? The Beginner's Guide to South China's Traditional Brunch Meal

Dim sum is a traditional Chinese meal made up of small plates of dumplings and other snack dishes and is usually accompanied by tea. Similar to the way that the Spanish eat tapas, the dishes are shared among family and friends. Typically dim sum is consumed during brunch hours — late morning to lunchtime… Asia Society

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