Tradition and History

Category: Tradition and History

Exploring the historical and cultural significance of bird’s nest, including its traditional uses and folklore.

Unveiling Nyonya – A Timeless Tradition of Flavors and Heritage

Image Credit : Htgoon at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Nonya food is so fine it’s considered the haute cuisine of a region already famous as a melting pot of exotic multiethnic flavors. Steeped in Chinese culture and folklore, Nonya enters into a heartfelt dialogue with local Malay... Continue reading

The Remarkable History and Evolution of Edible Bird’s Nest

Edible bird’s nest (EBN) swiftlet existed naturally 48,000 years ago in caves as their natural dwellings. Nowadays, edible bird’s nest has become a very important industry due to its high nutritional, medicinal and economic value. Additionally, edible bird’s nest has a long quality guarantee period. Obviously, the nutritional components and... Continue reading

From Ancient Royalties to Modern Marvels – The Enduring History of Bird’s Nest

First discovered on a Malay desert island In historical records, the first person who introduced swallow’s nest to China was Admiral Cheng Ho during the Ming Dynasty. When Admiral Cheng Ho and his crew sailed through the Malacca Strait. Bird’s nest is not a new food fad. Its history dates... Continue reading

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