T/CZSPTXH 166(1)-2021 166 Chaozhou cuisine and Chaozhou banquet etiquette (red table) update

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Scope: This document specifies the terms and definitions of Chaoshan cuisine and Chaoshan banquet etiquette (Red Table), as well as the Chaoshan banquet etiquette. This document is applicable to Chaoshan cuisine and Chaoshan banquet etiquette (Red Table); Main technical content: 1. Scope: This document specifies the terms and definitions of Chaoshan cuisine and Chaoshan banquet etiquette (Red Table), as well as the Chaoshan banquet etiquette. This document is applicable to Chaoshan cuisine and Chaoshan banquet etiquette (Red Table). 2. Terms and definitions: The following terms and definitions are applicable to this document. 2.1 Red Table: The color red symbolizes joy. When hosting celebrations such as birthdays, wedding ceremonies, and housewarming parties, the tables used for these occasions are called "Red Tables". 3. Chaoshan Banquet Etiquette 3.1 General Principles: The Chaoshan people have inherited the ancient Chinese concept of "appreciating harmony and showing respect to elders at the dining table". This concept is particularly reflected in the seating arrangements at banquet tables. Since the Ming Dynasty, the Central Plains region has emphasized the importance of seating hierarchy. At formal banquet tables in Chaoshan, traditional red lacquered "Eight Immortal Tables" are used, which are square tables (see Figures 1 and 2). It is also important to note that the wooden grain on the table should face the inner wall horizontally, with each side accommodating two people.

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