People in Western countries often greet each other by saying "How are you?", while Chinese people might ask each other "Did you eat?" instead. (eat) has long been a crucial part of China and (it) food culture has also attracted many foreigners, including Mino Fifaliana Razanakoto from Madagascar.
When she was little, going to Chinese restaurants was routine for Razanakoto's family. On weekends, Razanakoto's father often drove the family to the city and ate Chinese food. Ever since then, a love for Chinese food (take) root in Razanakoto's heart.
But it was only in 2020 when the then-20-year-old Razanakoto studied in China and began her own journey (discover) more about Chinese food. In the past 2 years, the
Madagascan girl has tasted many different (food) and drinks from various provinces in China such as hot dry noodles in Hubei province and morning tea in Guangdong province.
Apart these delicacies (美食), impressed Razanakoto most however was the culture behind them.
Take Sichuan food as an example. Since the province sits in a basin, Sichuan is (extreme) humid (潮湿的).To dispel dampness (祛湿) from the body, the people there prefer spicy food.
" (tradition) Chinese philosophy has crept into every aspect of Chinese food culture," said Razanakoto. "And this philosophical thinking also suggests that people's diet should be adapted to the natural environment they live,'' added she.
