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Glossary


Peking Duck
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Peking Duck is a famous dish in north China. It is also called Beijing Kao Ya or Bukging Tien Ap.



Pomelo
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A pomelo or a grapefruit is another festive food for the Mid-Autumn Festival / the Moon Festival. Its Chinese pronounciation, "you", sounds like the word for "protection".



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