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Lantern makers keep the flame alive

Posted: 23 Feb 2013 07:40 PM PST

Lanterns are an inextricable part of China?s long cultural history. Always seen lining shops and restaurants, they come out in full force during any festival season. And the biggest is of course the Lantern Festival.

People celebrate Lantern Festival around China

Posted: 23 Feb 2013 04:41 PM PST

Although the Lantern Festival is a nationwide festival, people in different regions in China have their own special traditions. Let?s now take a tour around the country and see how people celebrate it.

Take-away dumplings popular for Lantern Festival

Posted: 23 Feb 2013 04:35 PM PST

The Lantern Festival, which falls on Sunday this year, is an important part of the Chinese New Year. Well, when the lanterns themselves are just one tradition of the Festival, Special food is another. And this year, some restaurants in Shanghai that specialize in desserts say they?re selling more dumplings than ever.

CCTV's Lantern Festival Gala ready to roll

Posted: 23 Feb 2013 05:01 AM PST

CCTV?s Lantern Festival Gala may be not as spectacular as the Spring Festival Gala. But for many Chinese, it?s still an event they make sure to be in front of the TV for. On Friday organizers wrapped up a successful rehearsal.

A taste of the Oscars after-party menu

Posted: 23 Feb 2013 04:49 AM PST

As soon as the last envelope is opened and the curtain falls on Sunday?s Oscars, it will be showtime for Wolfgang Puck - the celebrity chef behind the multi-course meal served at the Governors Ball following the ceremony. For the official Oscar after-party, Puck creates a casual setting for dinner with numerous, smaller food plates.

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