Arts come in different forms and one of them is table setting, classified as a fine art that exists in a mixture of forms, depending on the culture of where you come from. Different countries have different versions of it. Each society set their tables and presents their foods in different ways. Even different religions, such as Judaism and Islam, have detailed dietary laws that settle on the foods that are served and even which foods can be eaten together. Indeed, table setting is something that we all have in common.
Japanese The traditional Japanese table settings have diverse over the years, particularly in the table that they have been using. The Hazoken is a small, box-shaped table used early in Japans early history. These tables evolved and later become taller and later still, these low tables were replaced by Western-style tables and chairs. So no need to buy a low table, you can just use your regular table. If you have wooden tables that would perfectly work too. Japanese tables are really simple, mostly made from wood; you would only see many individual bowls on your table for different foods. You can add a tall bamboo vase or a clear glass vase with those thin bamboos inside. You don't even need to add a table cloth, but depending on your table, you can just use a white or dark brown cloth. Japanese cuisine won't be complete without sushi, rice and Saki.
Traditionally, eating was regarded as a rather serious matter and time. Talking is not encouraged at the dinner table. The classic Korean table setting will mainly consists of rice, hot soup, a spoon, and chopsticks going from left to right, with lots of small bowls of side dishes and stews placed in large bowl in the center of the table for general consumption. The spoon, which has a longer handle, is used for soups, stew, and rice, while the chopsticks are used for dry foods such as pork, beef and chicken. The biggest center bowl is not only for one person or is not held during eating, and the customary way is to share a bowl or a plate as this was thought to encourage the closeness of a relationship. Though as of today, some of these have been a little more relaxed.
Other Asian table settings include Japanese and Chinese styles. At first glance, the typical Japanese setting does not look so different from the Korean style mentioned above. Again, there are small, pretty China bowls of side dishes on the table, and chopsticks are used here as well. However, the food is somewhat different as Japanese cuisine is very much fish based. In ancient times, the Japanese used to eat from very low tables or from floor trays. Today, this has changed and most people use western-style tables. The classic setting consists of five plates being put in front of the diner: bowls for rice and soup are placed closest to you, with rice on the left and soup on the right. The other three plates, which are slightly behind, are for three side dishes. These are in addition to pickled vegetables that are served towards the end of the meal.
Chinese The Chinese table is colorful and yet elegant. Colors of table cloth should include bright red and gold. You can use bowls and plates that are colored black to accentuate the red table cloth; the centerpiece can be the mini tea set which you can use later after the meal. In the Chinese tradition, the dining table is both lively and noisy; people laugh and have a great time while eating. They take time in the table and enjoy. Chinese dishes can be a little spicy and sweet and don't forget the tea after each meal.
Though we don't need to practice their status and talking rules, we just have to make sure that the feel and the food of our Asian theme is perfect.
Japanese The traditional Japanese table settings have diverse over the years, particularly in the table that they have been using. The Hazoken is a small, box-shaped table used early in Japans early history. These tables evolved and later become taller and later still, these low tables were replaced by Western-style tables and chairs. So no need to buy a low table, you can just use your regular table. If you have wooden tables that would perfectly work too. Japanese tables are really simple, mostly made from wood; you would only see many individual bowls on your table for different foods. You can add a tall bamboo vase or a clear glass vase with those thin bamboos inside. You don't even need to add a table cloth, but depending on your table, you can just use a white or dark brown cloth. Japanese cuisine won't be complete without sushi, rice and Saki.
Traditionally, eating was regarded as a rather serious matter and time. Talking is not encouraged at the dinner table. The classic Korean table setting will mainly consists of rice, hot soup, a spoon, and chopsticks going from left to right, with lots of small bowls of side dishes and stews placed in large bowl in the center of the table for general consumption. The spoon, which has a longer handle, is used for soups, stew, and rice, while the chopsticks are used for dry foods such as pork, beef and chicken. The biggest center bowl is not only for one person or is not held during eating, and the customary way is to share a bowl or a plate as this was thought to encourage the closeness of a relationship. Though as of today, some of these have been a little more relaxed.
Other Asian table settings include Japanese and Chinese styles. At first glance, the typical Japanese setting does not look so different from the Korean style mentioned above. Again, there are small, pretty China bowls of side dishes on the table, and chopsticks are used here as well. However, the food is somewhat different as Japanese cuisine is very much fish based. In ancient times, the Japanese used to eat from very low tables or from floor trays. Today, this has changed and most people use western-style tables. The classic setting consists of five plates being put in front of the diner: bowls for rice and soup are placed closest to you, with rice on the left and soup on the right. The other three plates, which are slightly behind, are for three side dishes. These are in addition to pickled vegetables that are served towards the end of the meal.
Chinese The Chinese table is colorful and yet elegant. Colors of table cloth should include bright red and gold. You can use bowls and plates that are colored black to accentuate the red table cloth; the centerpiece can be the mini tea set which you can use later after the meal. In the Chinese tradition, the dining table is both lively and noisy; people laugh and have a great time while eating. They take time in the table and enjoy. Chinese dishes can be a little spicy and sweet and don't forget the tea after each meal.
Though we don't need to practice their status and talking rules, we just have to make sure that the feel and the food of our Asian theme is perfect.
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