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2010 CSCCI
Southern China and Tibet
Departure Date: October 13, 2010 10 Day Southern China Tour only, without Tibet includes Taipei, Kaohsiung,
Hong Kong, Macau, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chengdu, Shanghai. Member Price: $3675 without int’l air (approx. $4925 w/ int’l air)
Non-Member Price: $3725 without int’l air (approx. $4975 w/ int’l air)
16 Day Southern China and Tibet Tour includes above cities plus Xining and Lhasa. Member Price: $4695 without int’l air (approx. $5945 w/ int’l air)
Non-Member Price: $4745 without int’l air (approx. $5995 w/ int’l air)
Early Bird Discount: $100 (For deposits received by April 15) Deposit and Registration due July 1, Final Payment: August 1. Register at: www.regonline.com/2010CSCCI Deposit: $700 if you purchase your own int’l air,
$1400 if you want to join group air View detailed itinerary at: http://www.chinatravelandtour.com/2010CSCCI.pdf Prices Include: Pre-trip orientation with written guide,
tour escort from CSCCI, professional English speaking national & local tour guides, round-trip airfare from Colorado Springs, all China domestic flights, sales taxes, airport fees, all entrance fees, four or five Star hotel, meals and more…
Contacts:
CSCCI Mali Hsu
P.O Box 2625 Colorado Springs, CO 80901 Office: +1 (719) 287-7624
Email: mali.cscci@gmail.com http://www.cscci.org
China Travel and Tour
Joe Lucero 5757 Central Avenue, Suite 150
Boulder, CO 80301 US Office: +1 (720) 266-4694
Email: jlucero@chinatravelandtour.com http://chinatravelandtour.com
in this issue
2 Chinese Wedding Banquet
3 A Letter from the Editor
4 2010 CSCCI Southern
China & Tibet Tour
chinese proverb
“Be not afraid of growing slowly,
be afraid only of standing still.”
feng shui tip
Add colors or art to bring in
desired energy.
Avoid sleeping under a window.
Don’t sleep with your feet pointed
at the door.
The Year of the Tiger 2/14/2010 - 2/2/2011 (Earth)On the Western calendar, the start of the Chinese New Year falls on Sunday,
February 14, 2010, Valentine’s Day! Tiger people are strategic, deep thinkers,
and are natural leaders. Known for their commanding physical power,
gracious manner, independent nature, and boldness, Tigers easily gains the
respect and admiration of others. Tigers are also unpredictable and short
tempered, making impulsive decisions and last minute decisions. Their
stubbornness and competitive nature may put Tigers in a difficult position
with people of authority. However, whatever comes their way, Tigers finds
a way to handle it. It is not surprising that the Tiger’s motto is “I Win”.
Do you recognize these famous tige���rs:
TigerDirect .com – a Computer and Electronics Internet Store where you can buy a variety
of cases for your iPad.
“Always a Tiger” - The Detroit Tigers baseball team motto.
Paper Tiger – An ancient Chinese phrase meaning something that seems as threatening
as a tiger, but is really harmless.
Tony the Tiger – “They’re Gr-r-reat”, the advertising cartoon mascot of Frosted Flakes.
Life of Pi – story by Yann Martel, of a Hindu boy, Pi, who, in search of shares a boat with
a 450 pound Bengal tiger (who symbolizes Pi)
Tigernuts – known as ‘chufa’ in Spanish, are fruits from a perennial tuber. They are
recognized for their health benefits as they are high in fiber, protein and natural sugars.
Grown in the Valencia area of Spain, they are popular in drinks and desserts.
Tiger Balm – created over 100 years ago from ancient Chinese sources, it is used to ease
aches and pains including headaches, rheumatic or arthritic pains, muscle strains and
sprains.
In the minds of the Chinese, having a Tiger in the house is very fortunate, as it is
believed that the Tiger provides protection against evils. Some say that much of the
Tiger’s success depends on good luck, with their “nine lives”. Those born in the Year of
the Tiger are usually successful as entrepreneurs, military officers, politicians, actors,
pilots, managers, writers, artists, travel agents or explorers. People born in the Year of
the Tiger are compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs and least compatible with
those born in the Year of the Rooster, Snake and Monkey.
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in this i ssue
2 Chinese Wedding Banqut
3 A Letter from Editor
4 2010 CSCCI Southern China & Tibet Tour
chinese proverb
“Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still..”
feng shui t ip
Add colors or art to bring in desired energy.
Avoid sleeping under a window. Don’t sleep with your feet pointed at the door.
The Year of the Tiger2/14/2010 - 2/2/2011 (Earth)On the Western calendar, the start of the Chinese New Year falls on Sunday, February 14, 2010, Valentine’s Day! Tiger people are strategic, deep thinkers, and are natural leaders. Known for their commanding physical power, gracious manner, independent nature, and boldness, Tigers easily gains the respect and admiration of others. Tigers are also unpredictable and short tempered, making impulsive decisions and last minute decisions. Their stubbornness and competitive nature may put Tigers in a dif cult position with people of authority. However, whatever comes their way, Tigers nds a way to handle it. It is not surprising that the Tiger’s motto is “I Win”.
Do you recognize these famous tigers?TigerDirect .com – a Computer and Electronics Internet Store where you can buy a variety of cases for your iPad.
“Always a Tiger” - The Detroit Tigers baseball team motto.
Paper Tiger – An ancient Chinese phrase meaning something that seems as threatening as a tiger, but is really harmless.
Tony the Tiger – “They’re Gr-r-reat”, the advertising cartoon mascot of Frosted Flakes.
Life of Pi – story by Yann Martel, of a Hindu boy, Pi, who, in search of shares a boat with a 450 pound Bengal tiger (who symbolizes Pi)
Tigernuts – known as ‘chufa’ in Spanish, are fruits from a perennial tuber. They are recognized for their health bene ts as they are high in ber, protein and natural sugars. Grown in the Valencia area of Spain, they are popular in drinks and desserts.
Tiger Balm – created over 100 years ago from ancient Chinese sources, it is used to ease aches and pains including headaches, rheumatic or arthritic pains, muscle strains and sprains.
In the minds of the Chinese, having a Tiger in the house is very fortunate, as it is believed that the Tiger provides protection against evils. Some say that much of the Tiger’s success depends on good luck, with their “nine lives”. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are usually successful as entrepreneurs, military of cers, politicians, actors, pilots, managers, writers, artists, travel agents or explorers. People born in the Year of the Tiger are compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs and least compatible with those born in the Year of the Rooster, Snake and Monkey.
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Chinese Wedding Banquet What is Served and Why Dear Friends and Supporters,
I would like to express my gratitude
to all the volunteers, board members,
and advisors for supporting the Colo-
rado Springs Chinese Cultural Insti-
tute. Our non-profit organization was
established in 2001. The numbers of
fans has increased over the past years
as evidenced by the record attendance
at our last Chinese New Year Festival.
We have also seen much growth in our newsletter, Tea
Leaves. Tea Leaves is our educational and communication
tool used to reach out to our members and readers who are
interested in Chinese culture. In the past, our editors have
done a
tremendous amount of work in order to create an enjoyable
reading experience. I would like to thank Herman Tiemens
, President and past editor of Tea Leaves, and SGDP Design
in Chicago for producing a professional newsletter.
Now, I would like to welcome Ms. June Chan, who has
volunteered to be the new editor for Tea Leaves. June re-
cently retired as a member of the CSCCI Board of Trustees.
An
extremely experienced CSCCI member, she will contribute
her time, talents and leadership to continue to generate an
educational publication. Thank you, June!
I appreciate the wonderful support provided by our team.
Their commitment is vital to maintaining our mission in
Colorado Springs. Our goal is to reach as many people as
possible to share the vibrant cultural facets of our
Chinese heritage.
Sincerely, Mali Hsu
Founder and Chairwoman
Herman Tiemens II President, Board of Directors NY Festival Committee
Monica Ding Member, Board of Directors Director of Entertainment NY Festival
Tim Lam Secretary, Board of Directors
board of directors & patron members
Xiaohong Teng Member, Board of Directors Membership Committee
Wei Wang Member, Board of Directors Treasurer
Vincent Yang Member, Board of Directors Chair - Website Committee
Mali Hsu Founder and Chairwoman
With the summer months upon us, numerous wedding
celebrations will be held. If you are fortunate enough to be invited
to a traditional Chinese wedding banquet, you will be in for an
enormous gastronomical treat. A Chinese wedding banquet is
the sharing of abundant, elaborate
foods and drink. Everything served is
used to symbol- ize a good marriage
and strong family unity, the joining of
forces of dragon and phoenix, sun
and moon, yang and yin, gold and
jade. It is easy to be overwhelmed
with the abundance of different dishes served at a Chinese wed-
ding banquet. However, to fully enjoy the meal, get acquainted with
what is being served and why. Dishes and foods have symbolic
meanings. Below is a quick primer for the novice wedding guests.
Food
Eggs
Noodles
Chicken
Fish
Duck
Squab
Red colored dishes
Seeds
Cake
Chinese garlic chives
Winter bamboo shoots
Water Chestnuts
Food or Dish Examples
Red Eggs (1,000 year eggs and pork)
Lobster or ShrimpWhole Steamed Fish
Tangerines, oranges, pomelos, sweet and sour
Lotus Seed Soup
Herb used in meat, seafood and
noodle dishes.
Stirred fried vegetables
Symbolism
Longevity. Never cut as they signify
long life.
Chicken (representing the phoenix) is served with
lobster (dragon food) to provide this symbolism.
Signifying the dragon. Fish served whole symbolize
prosperity, riches and abundance.
Luck, wealth, abundance, good luck
Fertility (often to bless the couple
with a son)
Rich, sweet life, family reunion (with
a round cake)
Eternity
Progeny
Wealth
Longevity Noodles
Whole Roasted Chicken
Peking Duck
Whole Squab
Sticky rice cake
Stirred fried vegetables
Fertility
Fidelity
Peace
special thanks to:
Colorado Technical Unversity Eagle Design Studio Colorado Springs, CO
g r a p h i c d e s i g n
June SL Chan Newsletter Writer & Editor-In-Chief
calendar
Please submit future events to tea.leaves@cscci.org
May 1 - Oct 31 World Expo, Shanghai, Chinawww.en.expo2010.cnJune 16Dragon Boat FestivalThe 5th lunar day of 5th Chinese lunar monthJuly 11 3rd Annual Miss Asian American Colorado Leadership Program (www.missaaco.com)
July 24-2510th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalSloan’s Lake Park, Denver, Colorado
August 15Festival of Qi Xi Jie “Chinese Valentine’s Day”7th Day of the 7th Month of the Year
August 4 Birthday of the Lotus
Seven Sisters’ FestivalAugust 16
October 13CSCCI Southern China & Tibet Tour10 or 16 days tour (see ad in this issue for
more information)
October 4 Confucius’ Birthday
October 15 Elder Day (Double 9) The 9th lunar day of the 9th lunar month
Moon Festival, Mid Autumn Festival The 15th lunar day of the 8th Chinese lunar month
September 22
CSCCI Dinner @ Jade Dragon Chinese Restaurant
September 23
A Letter from the Editor
June SL Chan, Editor-in-Chief
2010, Year of the Tiger, is an exciting year to visit China. The world is looking at Shanghai, the host of the World Expo. During
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visit to the World Expo, Clinton conveyed the significance of U.S. and China relations in
the building of positive future bilateral ties and the importance of these two world powers collaborating in solving global issues.
An opportunity exists for you to visit China through an escorted tour. CSCCI is offering a China tour of Southern China and Tibet,
departing October 13, 2010. A 10-day southern China tour includes visits to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Macau, Guilin, Yangshuo,
Chengdu and Shanghai. The 16-day tour continues onto Xining and Lhasa.
Take advantage of this once in a lifetime trip. The first time I set foot on my ancestral homeland was in 2007. This visit included
a trip to Lhasa, Tibet. Lhasa is nicknamed; ‘the City of Sunlight’ for its’ setting on a snow plateau with the intense sun set against
a dark blue sky. The Potala Winter Palace of the Dali Lama is one of the many sacred places visitors are welcomed. An immense
structure of over 130,000 square meters, it had served as the seat of Tibetan government, was the religious training site for monks
and is still a major pilgrimage destination because of the impressive golden tombs of past Dali Lamas. Inside the palace, worshipers
light incense and yak butter candles to lift prayers to Buddha in heaven. Prayer wheels are another means of sending prayers to
heaven, which are abundant in Lhasa. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit China with the expertise of CSCCI.
What a privilege and honor to serve as editor of CSCCI’s Tea Leaves Newsletter. As a first generation (born in the U.S.) Chinese
American, raised in North Beach/Chinatown, San Francisco, I appreciate the importance of maintaining ancestral traditions and
educating the Colorado Springs community of our rich Chinese culture. Tea Leaves is an important means to educate and connect
with members and readers. I hope you will enjoy reading this issue. I welcome any feedback or suggestions for future issues.
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Chinese Wedding Banquet What is Served and Why Dear Friends and Supporters,
I would like to express my gratitude to all the volunteers, board members, and advisors for supporting the Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute. Our non-pro t organization was established in 2001. The numbers of fans has increased over the past years as evidenced by the record attendance at our last Chinese New Year Festival.
We have also seen much growth in our newsletter, Tea Leaves. Tea Leaves is our educational and communication tool used to reach out to our members and readers who are interested in Chinese culture. In the past, our editors have done a tremendous amount of work in order to create an enjoyable reading experience. I would like to thank Herman Tiemens, President and past editor of Tea Leaves, and SGDP Design in Chicago for producing a professional newsletter.
Now, I would like to welcome Ms. June Chan, who has volunteered to be the new editor for Tea Leaves. June recently retired as a member of the CSCCI Board of Trustees. An extremely experienced CSCCI member, she will contribute her time, talents and leadership to continue to generate an educational publication. Thank you, June!
I appreciate the wonderful support provided by our team. Their commitment is vital to maintaining our mission in Colorado Springs. Our goal is to reach as many people as possible to share the vibrant cultural facets of our Chinese heritage.
Sincerely, Mali HsuFounder and Chairwoman
Herman Tiemens IIPresident, Board of Directors NY Festival Committee
Monica DingMember, Board of Directors Director of Entertainment NY Festival
Tim Lam Secretary, Board of Directors
board of d i rec tors & patron members
Xiaohong TengMember, Board of Directors Membership Committee
Wei WangMember, Board of DirectorsTreasurer
Vincent YangMember, Board of Directors Chair - Website Committee
Mali HsuFounder and Chairwoman
With the summer months upon us, numerous wedding celebrations will be held. If you are fortunate enough to be invited to a traditional Chinese wedding banquet, you will be in for an enormous gastronomical treat. A Chinese wedding banquet is the sharing of abundant, elaborate foods and drink. Everything served is used to symbol- ize a good marriage and strong family unity, the joining of forces of dragon and phoenix, sun and moon, yang and yin, gold and jade. It is easy to be overwhelmed with the abundance of diff erent dishes served at a Chinese wed-ding banquet. However, to fully enjoy the meal, get acquainted with what is being served and why. Dishes and foods have symbolic meanings. Below is a quick primer for the novice wedding guests.
Food
Eggs
Noodles
Chicken
Fish
Duck
Squab
Red colored dishes
Seeds
Cake
Chinese garlic chives
Winter bamboo shoots
Water Chestnuts
Food or Dish Examples
Red Eggs (1,000 year eggs and pork)
Lobster or ShrimpWhole Steamed Fish
Tangerines, oranges, pomelos, sweet and sour
Lotus Seed Soup
Herb used in meat, seafood and
noodle dishes.Stirred fried vegetables
Symbolism
Longevity. Never cut as they signify
long life.
Chicken (representing the phoenix) is served with lobster (dragon food)
to provide this symbolism.
Signifying the dragon. Fish served whole symbolize
prosperity, riches and abundance.
Luck, wealth, abundance, good luck
Fertility (often to bless the couple
with a son)
Rich, sweet life, family reunion (with
a round cake)Eternity
Progeny
Wealth
Longevity Noodles
Whole Roasted Chicken
Peking Duck
Whole Squab
Sticky rice cake
Stirred fried vegetables
Fertility
Fidelity
Peace
specia l thanks to :
Colorado Technical UnversityEagle Design Studio
Colorado Springs, COgraphic design
June SL ChanNewsletter Writer & Editor-In-Chief
ca lendar
Please submit future events to tea.leaves@cscci.org
May 1 - Oct 31 World Expo, Shanghai, Chinawww.en.expo2010.cnJune 16Dragon Boat FestivalThe 5th lunar day of 5th Chinese lunar monthJuly 11 3rd Annual Miss Asian American Colorado Leadership Program (www.missaaco.com)July 24-2510th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalSloan’s Lake Park, Denver, Colorado
August 15Festival of Qi Xi Jie“Chinese Valentine’s Day”7th Day of the 7th Month of the Year
August 4 Birthday of the Lotus
Seven Sisters’ FestivalAugust 16
October 13CSCCI Southern China & Tibet Tour10 or 16 days tour (see ad in this issue for more information)
October 4 Confucius’ Birthday
October 15 Elder Day (Double 9)The 9th lunar day of the 9th lunar month
Moon Festival, Mid Autumn FestivalThe 15th lunar day of the 8th Chinese lunar month
September 22
CSCCI Dinner @ Jade Dragon ChineseRestaurant
September 23
A Letter from the Editor
June SL Chan, Editor-in-Chief
2010, Year of the Tiger, is an exciting year to visit China. The world is looking at Shanghai, the host of the World Expo. During Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s visit to the World Expo, Clinton conveyed the signi cance of U.S. and China relations in the building of positive future bilateral ties and the importance of these two world powers collaborating in solving global issues.
An opportunity exists for you to visit China through an escorted tour. CSCCI is offering a China tour of Southern China and Tibet, departing October 13, 2010. A 10-day southern China tour includes visits to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Macau, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chengdu and Shanghai. The 16-day tour continues onto Xining and Lhasa.
Take advantage of this once in a lifetime trip. The rst time I set foot on my ancestral homeland was in 2007. This visit included a trip to Lhasa, Tibet. Lhasa is nicknamed ‘the City of Sunlight’ for its setting on a snow plateau with the intense sun set against a dark blue sky. The Potala Winter Palace of the Dali Lama is one of the many sacred places visitors are welcomed. An immense structure of over 130,000 square meters, it had served as the seat of Tibetan government, was the religious training site for monks and is still a major pilgrimage destination because of the impressive golden tombs of past Dali Lamas. Inside the palace, worshipers light incense and yak butter candles to lift prayers to Buddha in heaven. Prayer wheels are another means of sending prayers to heaven, which are abundant in Lhasa. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit China with the expertise of CSCCI.
What a privilege and honor to serve as editor of CSCCI’s Tea Leaves Newsletter. As a rst generation (born in the U.S.) Chinese American, raised in North Beach/Chinatown, San Francisco, I appreciate the importance of maintaining ancestral traditions and educating the Colorado Springs community of our rich Chinese culture. Tea Leaves is an important means to educate and connect with members and readers. I hope you will enjoy reading this issue. I welcome any feedback or suggestions for future issues.
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Become a memberJoin Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute! To become a member, call (719) 287-7624 or print your information and send in this form along with a check or money order to:
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Membership Benefi ts:- Discount ticket pricing for all events and activities- Free Quarterly Newsletter - E-mail reminders to all our future events- and More....
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Colorado Technical UnversityEagle Design Studio
Colorado Springs, COgraphic design
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ca lendar
Please submit future events to tea.leaves@cscci.org
May 1 - Oct 31 World Expo, Shanghai, Chinawww.en.expo2010.cnJune 16Dragon Boat FestivalThe 5th lunar day of 5th Chinese lunar monthJuly 11 3rd Annual Miss Asian American Colorado Leadership Program (www.missaaco.com)July 24-2510th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalSloan’s Lake Park, Denver, Colorado
August 15Festival of Qi Xi Jie“Chinese Valentine’s Day”7th Day of the 7th Month of the Year
August 4 Birthday of the Lotus
Seven Sisters’ FestivalAugust 16
October 13CSCCI Southern China & Tibet Tour10 or 16 days tour (see ad in this issue for more information)
October 4 Confucius’ Birthday
October 15 Elder Day (Double 9)The 9th lunar day of the 9th lunar month
Moon Festival, Mid Autumn FestivalThe 15th lunar day of the 8th Chinese lunar month
September 22
CSCCI Dinner @ Jade Dragon ChineseRestaurant
September 23
A Letter from the Editor
June SL Chan, Editor-in-Chief
2010, Year of the Tiger, is an exciting year to visit China. The world is looking at Shanghai, the host of the World Expo. During Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s visit to the World Expo, Clinton conveyed the signi cance of U.S. and China relations in the building of positive future bilateral ties and the importance of these two world powers collaborating in solving global issues.
An opportunity exists for you to visit China through an escorted tour. CSCCI is offering a China tour of Southern China and Tibet, departing October 13, 2010. A 10-day southern China tour includes visits to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Macau, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chengdu and Shanghai. The 16-day tour continues onto Xining and Lhasa.
Take advantage of this once in a lifetime trip. The rst time I set foot on my ancestral homeland was in 2007. This visit included a trip to Lhasa, Tibet. Lhasa is nicknamed ‘the City of Sunlight’ for its setting on a snow plateau with the intense sun set against a dark blue sky. The Potala Winter Palace of the Dali Lama is one of the many sacred places visitors are welcomed. An immense structure of over 130,000 square meters, it had served as the seat of Tibetan government, was the religious training site for monks and is still a major pilgrimage destination because of the impressive golden tombs of past Dali Lamas. Inside the palace, worshipers light incense and yak butter candles to lift prayers to Buddha in heaven. Prayer wheels are another means of sending prayers to heaven, which are abundant in Lhasa. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit China with the expertise of CSCCI.
What a privilege and honor to serve as editor of CSCCI’s Tea Leaves Newsletter. As a rst generation (born in the U.S.) Chinese American, raised in North Beach/Chinatown, San Francisco, I appreciate the importance of maintaining ancestral traditions and educating the Colorado Springs community of our rich Chinese culture. Tea Leaves is an important means to educate and connect with members and readers. I hope you will enjoy reading this issue. I welcome any feedback or suggestions for future issues.
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Become a memberJoin Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute! To become a member, call (719) 287-7624 or print your information and send in this form along with a check or money order to:
colorado springs chinese cultural institutepo box 2625colorado springs, co 80901-2625
Membership Benefi ts:- Discount ticket pricing for all events and activities- Free Quarterly Newsletter - E-mail reminders to all our future events- and More....
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Chinese Wedding Banquet What is Served and Why Dear Friends and Supporters,
I would like to express my gratitude
to all the volunteers, board members,
and advisors for supporting the Colo-
rado Springs Chinese Cultural Insti-
tute. Our non-profit organization was
established in 2001. The numbers of
fans has increased over the past years
as evidenced by the record attendance
at our last Chinese New Year Festival.
We have also seen much growth in our newsletter, Tea
Leaves. Tea Leaves is our educational and communication
tool used to reach out to our members and readers who are
interested in Chinese culture. In the past, our editors have
done a
tremendous amount of work in order to create an enjoyable
reading experience. I would like to thank Herman Tiemens
, President and past editor of Tea Leaves, and SGDP Design
in Chicago for producing a professional newsletter.
Now, I would like to welcome Ms. June Chan, who has
volunteered to be the new editor for Tea Leaves. June re-
cently retired as a member of the CSCCI Board of Trustees.
An
extremely experienced CSCCI member, she will contribute
her time, talents and leadership to continue to generate an
educational publication. Thank you, June!
I appreciate the wonderful support provided by our team.
Their commitment is vital to maintaining our mission in
Colorado Springs. Our goal is to reach as many people as
possible to share the vibrant cultural facets of our
Chinese heritage.
Sincerely, Mali Hsu
Founder and Chairwoman
Herman Tiemens II President, Board of Directors NY Festival Committee
Monica Ding Member, Board of Directors Director of Entertainment NY Festival
Tim Lam Secretary, Board of Directors
board of directors & patron members
Xiaohong Teng Member, Board of Directors Membership Committee
Wei Wang Member, Board of Directors Treasurer
Vincent Yang Member, Board of Directors Chair - Website Committee
Mali Hsu Founder and Chairwoman
With the summer months upon us, numerous wedding
celebrations will be held. If you are fortunate enough to be invited
to a traditional Chinese wedding banquet, you will be in for an
enormous gastronomical treat. A Chinese wedding banquet is
the sharing of abundant, elaborate
foods and drink. Everything served is
used to symbol- ize a good marriage
and strong family unity, the joining of
forces of dragon and phoenix, sun
and moon, yang and yin, gold and
jade. It is easy to be overwhelmed
with the abundance of different dishes served at a Chinese wed-
ding banquet. However, to fully enjoy the meal, get acquainted with
what is being served and why. Dishes and foods have symbolic
meanings. Below is a quick primer for the novice wedding guests.
Food
Eggs
Noodles
Chicken
Fish
Duck
Squab
Red colored dishes
Seeds
Cake
Chinese garlic chives
Winter bamboo shoots
Water Chestnuts
Food or Dish Examples
Red Eggs (1,000 year eggs and pork)
Lobster or ShrimpWhole Steamed Fish
Tangerines, oranges, pomelos, sweet and sour
Lotus Seed Soup
Herb used in meat, seafood and
noodle dishes.
Stirred fried vegetables
Symbolism
Longevity. Never cut as they signify
long life.
Chicken (representing the phoenix) is served with
lobster (dragon food) to provide this symbolism.
Signifying the dragon. Fish served whole symbolize
prosperity, riches and abundance.
Luck, wealth, abundance, good luck
Fertility (often to bless the couple
with a son)
Rich, sweet life, family reunion (with
a round cake)
Eternity
Progeny
Wealth
Longevity Noodles
Whole Roasted Chicken
Peking Duck
Whole Squab
Sticky rice cake
Stirred fried vegetables
Fertility
Fidelity
Peace
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May 1 - Oct 31 World Expo, Shanghai, Chinawww.en.expo2010.cnJune 16Dragon Boat FestivalThe 5th lunar day of 5th Chinese lunar monthJuly 11 3rd Annual Miss Asian American Colorado Leadership Program (www.missaaco.com)
July 24-2510th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalSloan’s Lake Park, Denver, Colorado
August 15Festival of Qi Xi Jie “Chinese Valentine’s Day”7th Day of the 7th Month of the Year
August 4 Birthday of the Lotus
Seven Sisters’ FestivalAugust 16
October 13CSCCI Southern China & Tibet Tour10 or 16 days tour (see ad in this issue for
more information)
October 4 Confucius’ Birthday
October 15 Elder Day (Double 9) The 9th lunar day of the 9th lunar month
Moon Festival, Mid Autumn Festival The 15th lunar day of the 8th Chinese lunar month
September 22
CSCCI Dinner @ Jade Dragon Chinese Restaurant
September 23
A Letter from the Editor
June SL Chan, Editor-in-Chief
2010, Year of the Tiger, is an exciting year to visit China. The world is looking at Shanghai, the host of the World Expo. During
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton visit to the World Expo, Clinton conveyed the significance of U.S. and China relations in
the building of positive future bilateral ties and the importance of these two world powers collaborating in solving global issues.
An opportunity exists for you to visit China through an escorted tour. CSCCI is offering a China tour of Southern China and Tibet,
departing October 13, 2010. A 10-day southern China tour includes visits to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Macau, Guilin, Yangshuo,
Chengdu and Shanghai. The 16-day tour continues onto Xining and Lhasa.
Take advantage of this once in a lifetime trip. The first time I set foot on my ancestral homeland was in 2007. This visit included
a trip to Lhasa, Tibet. Lhasa is nicknamed; ‘the City of Sunlight’ for its’ setting on a snow plateau with the intense sun set against
a dark blue sky. The Potala Winter Palace of the Dali Lama is one of the many sacred places visitors are welcomed. An immense
structure of over 130,000 square meters, it had served as the seat of Tibetan government, was the religious training site for monks
and is still a major pilgrimage destination because of the impressive golden tombs of past Dali Lamas. Inside the palace, worshipers
light incense and yak butter candles to lift prayers to Buddha in heaven. Prayer wheels are another means of sending prayers to
heaven, which are abundant in Lhasa. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit China with the expertise of CSCCI.
What a privilege and honor to serve as editor of CSCCI’s Tea Leaves Newsletter. As a first generation (born in the U.S.) Chinese
American, raised in North Beach/Chinatown, San Francisco, I appreciate the importance of maintaining ancestral traditions and
educating the Colorado Springs community of our rich Chinese culture. Tea Leaves is an important means to educate and connect
with members and readers. I hope you will enjoy reading this issue. I welcome any feedback or suggestions for future issues.
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Chinese Wedding Banquet What is Served and Why Dear Friends and Supporters,
I would like to express my gratitude to all the volunteers, board members, and advisors for supporting the Colorado Springs Chinese Cultural Institute. Our non-pro t organization was established in 2001. The numbers of fans has increased over the past years as evidenced by the record attendance at our last Chinese New Year Festival.
We have also seen much growth in our newsletter, Tea Leaves. Tea Leaves is our educational and communication tool used to reach out to our members and readers who are interested in Chinese culture. In the past, our editors have done a tremendous amount of work in order to create an enjoyable reading experience. I would like to thank Herman Tiemens, President and past editor of Tea Leaves, and SGDP Design in Chicago for producing a professional newsletter.
Now, I would like to welcome Ms. June Chan, who has volunteered to be the new editor for Tea Leaves. June recently retired as a member of the CSCCI Board of Trustees. An extremely experienced CSCCI member, she will contribute her time, talents and leadership to continue to generate an educational publication. Thank you, June!
I appreciate the wonderful support provided by our team. Their commitment is vital to maintaining our mission in Colorado Springs. Our goal is to reach as many people as possible to share the vibrant cultural facets of our Chinese heritage.
Sincerely, Mali HsuFounder and Chairwoman
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Mali HsuFounder and Chairwoman
With the summer months upon us, numerous wedding celebrations will be held. If you are fortunate enough to be invited to a traditional Chinese wedding banquet, you will be in for an enormous gastronomical treat. A Chinese wedding banquet is the sharing of abundant, elaborate foods and drink. Everything served is used to symbol- ize a good marriage and strong family unity, the joining of forces of dragon and phoenix, sun and moon, yang and yin, gold and jade. It is easy to be overwhelmed with the abundance of diff erent dishes served at a Chinese wed-ding banquet. However, to fully enjoy the meal, get acquainted with what is being served and why. Dishes and foods have symbolic meanings. Below is a quick primer for the novice wedding guests.
Food
Eggs
Noodles
Chicken
Fish
Duck
Squab
Red colored dishes
Seeds
Cake
Chinese garlic chives
Winter bamboo shoots
Water Chestnuts
Food or Dish Examples
Red Eggs (1,000 year eggs and pork)
Lobster or ShrimpWhole Steamed Fish
Tangerines, oranges, pomelos, sweet and sour
Lotus Seed Soup
Herb used in meat, seafood and
noodle dishes.Stirred fried vegetables
Symbolism
Longevity. Never cut as they signify
long life.
Chicken (representing the phoenix) is served with lobster (dragon food)
to provide this symbolism.
Signifying the dragon. Fish served whole symbolize
prosperity, riches and abundance.
Luck, wealth, abundance, good luck
Fertility (often to bless the couple
with a son)
Rich, sweet life, family reunion (with
a round cake)Eternity
Progeny
Wealth
Longevity Noodles
Whole Roasted Chicken
Peking Duck
Whole Squab
Sticky rice cake
Stirred fried vegetables
Fertility
Fidelity
Peace
specia l thanks to :
Colorado Technical UnversityEagle Design Studio
Colorado Springs, COgraphic design
June SL ChanNewsletter Writer & Editor-In-Chief
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Please submit future events to tea.leaves@cscci.org
May 1 - Oct 31 World Expo, Shanghai, Chinawww.en.expo2010.cnJune 16Dragon Boat FestivalThe 5th lunar day of 5th Chinese lunar monthJuly 11 3rd Annual Miss Asian American Colorado Leadership Program (www.missaaco.com)July 24-2510th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalSloan’s Lake Park, Denver, Colorado
August 15Festival of Qi Xi Jie“Chinese Valentine’s Day”7th Day of the 7th Month of the Year
August 4 Birthday of the Lotus
Seven Sisters’ FestivalAugust 16
October 13CSCCI Southern China & Tibet Tour10 or 16 days tour (see ad in this issue for more information)
October 4 Confucius’ Birthday
October 15 Elder Day (Double 9)The 9th lunar day of the 9th lunar month
Moon Festival, Mid Autumn FestivalThe 15th lunar day of the 8th Chinese lunar month
September 22
CSCCI Dinner @ Jade Dragon ChineseRestaurant
September 23
A Letter from the Editor
June SL Chan, Editor-in-Chief
2010, Year of the Tiger, is an exciting year to visit China. The world is looking at Shanghai, the host of the World Expo. During Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s visit to the World Expo, Clinton conveyed the signi cance of U.S. and China relations in the building of positive future bilateral ties and the importance of these two world powers collaborating in solving global issues.
An opportunity exists for you to visit China through an escorted tour. CSCCI is offering a China tour of Southern China and Tibet, departing October 13, 2010. A 10-day southern China tour includes visits to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Macau, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chengdu and Shanghai. The 16-day tour continues onto Xining and Lhasa.
Take advantage of this once in a lifetime trip. The rst time I set foot on my ancestral homeland was in 2007. This visit included a trip to Lhasa, Tibet. Lhasa is nicknamed ‘the City of Sunlight’ for its setting on a snow plateau with the intense sun set against a dark blue sky. The Potala Winter Palace of the Dali Lama is one of the many sacred places visitors are welcomed. An immense structure of over 130,000 square meters, it had served as the seat of Tibetan government, was the religious training site for monks and is still a major pilgrimage destination because of the impressive golden tombs of past Dali Lamas. Inside the palace, worshipers light incense and yak butter candles to lift prayers to Buddha in heaven. Prayer wheels are another means of sending prayers to heaven, which are abundant in Lhasa. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit China with the expertise of CSCCI.
What a privilege and honor to serve as editor of CSCCI’s Tea Leaves Newsletter. As a rst generation (born in the U.S.) Chinese American, raised in North Beach/Chinatown, San Francisco, I appreciate the importance of maintaining ancestral traditions and educating the Colorado Springs community of our rich Chinese culture. Tea Leaves is an important means to educate and connect with members and readers. I hope you will enjoy reading this issue. I welcome any feedback or suggestions for future issues.
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Please submit future events to tea.leaves@cscci.org
May 1 - Oct 31 World Expo, Shanghai, Chinawww.en.expo2010.cnJune 16Dragon Boat FestivalThe 5th lunar day of 5th Chinese lunar monthJuly 11 3rd Annual Miss Asian American Colorado Leadership Program (www.missaaco.com)July 24-2510th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalSloan’s Lake Park, Denver, Colorado
August 15Festival of Qi Xi Jie“Chinese Valentine’s Day”7th Day of the 7th Month of the Year
August 4 Birthday of the Lotus
Seven Sisters’ FestivalAugust 16
October 13CSCCI Southern China & Tibet Tour10 or 16 days tour (see ad in this issue for more information)
October 4 Confucius’ Birthday
October 15 Elder Day (Double 9)The 9th lunar day of the 9th lunar month
Moon Festival, Mid Autumn FestivalThe 15th lunar day of the 8th Chinese lunar month
September 22
CSCCI Dinner @ Jade Dragon ChineseRestaurant
September 23
A Letter from the Editor
June SL Chan, Editor-in-Chief
2010, Year of the Tiger, is an exciting year to visit China. The world is looking at Shanghai, the host of the World Expo. During Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton’s visit to the World Expo, Clinton conveyed the signi cance of U.S. and China relations in the building of positive future bilateral ties and the importance of these two world powers collaborating in solving global issues.
An opportunity exists for you to visit China through an escorted tour. CSCCI is offering a China tour of Southern China and Tibet, departing October 13, 2010. A 10-day southern China tour includes visits to Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong, Macau, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chengdu and Shanghai. The 16-day tour continues onto Xining and Lhasa.
Take advantage of this once in a lifetime trip. The rst time I set foot on my ancestral homeland was in 2007. This visit included a trip to Lhasa, Tibet. Lhasa is nicknamed ‘the City of Sunlight’ for its setting on a snow plateau with the intense sun set against a dark blue sky. The Potala Winter Palace of the Dali Lama is one of the many sacred places visitors are welcomed. An immense structure of over 130,000 square meters, it had served as the seat of Tibetan government, was the religious training site for monks and is still a major pilgrimage destination because of the impressive golden tombs of past Dali Lamas. Inside the palace, worshipers light incense and yak butter candles to lift prayers to Buddha in heaven. Prayer wheels are another means of sending prayers to heaven, which are abundant in Lhasa. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit China with the expertise of CSCCI.
What a privilege and honor to serve as editor of CSCCI’s Tea Leaves Newsletter. As a rst generation (born in the U.S.) Chinese American, raised in North Beach/Chinatown, San Francisco, I appreciate the importance of maintaining ancestral traditions and educating the Colorado Springs community of our rich Chinese culture. Tea Leaves is an important means to educate and connect with members and readers. I hope you will enjoy reading this issue. I welcome any feedback or suggestions for future issues.
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Hong Kong, Macau, Guilin, Yangshuo, Chengdu, Shanghai. Member Price: $3675 without int’l air (approx. $4925 w/ int’l air)
Non-Member Price: $3725 without int’l air (approx. $4975 w/ int’l air)
16 Day Southern China and Tibet Tour includes above cities plus Xining and Lhasa. Member Price: $4695 without int’l air (approx. $5945 w/ int’l air)
Non-Member Price: $4745 without int’l air (approx. $5995 w/ int’l air)
Early Bird Discount: $100 (For deposits received by April 15) Deposit and Registration due July 1, Final Payment: August 1. Register at: www.regonline.com/2010CSCCI Deposit: $700 if you purchase your own int’l air,
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in this issue
2 Chinese Wedding Banquet
3 A Letter from the Editor
4 2010 CSCCI Southern
China & Tibet Tour
chinese proverb
“Be not afraid of growing slowly,
be afraid only of standing still.”
feng shui tip
Add colors or art to bring in
desired energy.
Avoid sleeping under a window.
Don’t sleep with your feet pointed
at the door.
The Year of the Tiger 2/14/2010 - 2/2/2011 (Earth)On the Western calendar, the start of the Chinese New Year falls on Sunday,
February 14, 2010, Valentine’s Day! Tiger people are strategic, deep thinkers,
and are natural leaders. Known for their commanding physical power,
gracious manner, independent nature, and boldness, Tigers easily gains the
respect and admiration of others. Tigers are also unpredictable and short
tempered, making impulsive decisions and last minute decisions. Their
stubbornness and competitive nature may put Tigers in a difficult position
with people of authority. However, whatever comes their way, Tigers finds
a way to handle it. It is not surprising that the Tiger’s motto is “I Win”.
Do you recognize these famous tige���rs:
TigerDirect .com – a Computer and Electronics Internet Store where you can buy a variety
of cases for your iPad.
“Always a Tiger” - The Detroit Tigers baseball team motto.
Paper Tiger – An ancient Chinese phrase meaning something that seems as threatening
as a tiger, but is really harmless.
Tony the Tiger – “They’re Gr-r-reat”, the advertising cartoon mascot of Frosted Flakes.
Life of Pi – story by Yann Martel, of a Hindu boy, Pi, who, in search of shares a boat with
a 450 pound Bengal tiger (who symbolizes Pi)
Tigernuts – known as ‘chufa’ in Spanish, are fruits from a perennial tuber. They are
recognized for their health benefits as they are high in fiber, protein and natural sugars.
Grown in the Valencia area of Spain, they are popular in drinks and desserts.
Tiger Balm – created over 100 years ago from ancient Chinese sources, it is used to ease
aches and pains including headaches, rheumatic or arthritic pains, muscle strains and
sprains.
In the minds of the Chinese, having a Tiger in the house is very fortunate, as it is
believed that the Tiger provides protection against evils. Some say that much of the
Tiger’s success depends on good luck, with their “nine lives”. Those born in the Year of
the Tiger are usually successful as entrepreneurs, military officers, politicians, actors,
pilots, managers, writers, artists, travel agents or explorers. People born in the Year of
the Tiger are compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs and least compatible with
those born in the Year of the Rooster, Snake and Monkey.
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2 Chinese Wedding Banqut
3 A Letter from Editor
4 2010 CSCCI Southern China & Tibet Tour
chinese proverb
“Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still..”
feng shui t ip
Add colors or art to bring in desired energy.
Avoid sleeping under a window. Don’t sleep with your feet pointed at the door.
The Year of the Tiger2/14/2010 - 2/2/2011 (Earth)On the Western calendar, the start of the Chinese New Year falls on Sunday, February 14, 2010, Valentine’s Day! Tiger people are strategic, deep thinkers, and are natural leaders. Known for their commanding physical power, gracious manner, independent nature, and boldness, Tigers easily gains the respect and admiration of others. Tigers are also unpredictable and short tempered, making impulsive decisions and last minute decisions. Their stubbornness and competitive nature may put Tigers in a dif cult position with people of authority. However, whatever comes their way, Tigers nds a way to handle it. It is not surprising that the Tiger’s motto is “I Win”.
Do you recognize these famous tigers?TigerDirect .com – a Computer and Electronics Internet Store where you can buy a variety of cases for your iPad.
“Always a Tiger” - The Detroit Tigers baseball team motto.
Paper Tiger – An ancient Chinese phrase meaning something that seems as threatening as a tiger, but is really harmless.
Tony the Tiger – “They’re Gr-r-reat”, the advertising cartoon mascot of Frosted Flakes.
Life of Pi – story by Yann Martel, of a Hindu boy, Pi, who, in search of shares a boat with a 450 pound Bengal tiger (who symbolizes Pi)
Tigernuts – known as ‘chufa’ in Spanish, are fruits from a perennial tuber. They are recognized for their health bene ts as they are high in ber, protein and natural sugars. Grown in the Valencia area of Spain, they are popular in drinks and desserts.
Tiger Balm – created over 100 years ago from ancient Chinese sources, it is used to ease aches and pains including headaches, rheumatic or arthritic pains, muscle strains and sprains.
In the minds of the Chinese, having a Tiger in the house is very fortunate, as it is believed that the Tiger provides protection against evils. Some say that much of the Tiger’s success depends on good luck, with their “nine lives”. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are usually successful as entrepreneurs, military of cers, politicians, actors, pilots, managers, writers, artists, travel agents or explorers. People born in the Year of the Tiger are compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs and least compatible with those born in the Year of the Rooster, Snake and Monkey.
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