T/CZSPTXH 167-2021 Chaozhou cuisine and banquet etiquette (white table)

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Scope: This document specifies the terms and definitions of Chaoshan cuisine and Chaoshan banquet etiquette (white table), as well as the Chaoshan banquet etiquette. This document applies to Chaoshan cuisine and Chaoshan banquet etiquette (white table); Main technical content: 1. Scope: This document specifies the terms and definitions of Chaoshan cuisine and Chaoshan banquet etiquette (white table), as well as the Chaoshan banquet etiquette. This document applies to Chaoshan cuisine and Chaoshan banquet etiquette (white table). 2. Terms and definitions: The following terms and definitions apply to this document. 2.1 White table: The term "white table" refers to the banquet held during funerals to welcome guests. 3. Chaoshan banquet etiquette 3.1 General principles: Funerals (white ceremonies) are the final rites of life, with unique and elaborate procedures and numerous rituals. Naturally, "table setting and inviting guests" are essential parts of the ceremony. The banquet table set up for funerals in Chaoshan is commonly called the "white table". Historically, the tradition of setting up banquet tables for funerals in Chaoshan dates back a long time. The mourning period begins in the afternoon and continues until evening. During this time, all mourners, whether they arrive in the afternoon or evening, will be invited to stay and enjoy the banquet. This banquet is called the "walking horse table", with no time restrictions – guests can arrive and eat whenever they please. The host usually prepares the dishes in advance with several chefs at home, and if there are at least eight mourners, the banquet will be held. The table used for the "white table" differs from the red table used for weddings. It is an unpainted Eight Immortals table, and the chopsticks are also unpainted white bamboo chopsticks. No alcohol is served during the banquet, and the dishes are served one by one. The main seats are occupied by officials or elders among the eight pe

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