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The Winter Solstice - Let's Eat Dumplings!

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LI Min

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Longshine Publishing

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Dumplings, a traditional Chinese delicacy, are a must-have on the tables during the Winter Solstice and Spring Festival. But how did they come to be? Legend has it that they are connected to Zhang Zhongjing.
The words "war," "plague," "harsh winter," "herbal medicine," "villagers," and "dumplings" might seem unrelated, but they are closely linked through Zhang Zhongjing. Amidst the bitter cold, Zhang Zhongjing brought warmth and hope to his fellow villagers.
To serve as an official or to practice medicine? He chose the latter. This is love.
To flee from chaos or to head towards disaster? He again chose the latter. This is compassion.
Let's open the picture book and, as we read, trace the story that unfolded over a thousand years ago...

Associate Professor at the College of Chinese Language and Culture, Jinan University, with a PhD in Modern and Contemporary Literature. Member of the Chinese Children's Literature Recommendation Committee at the National Library of Singapore.
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