In today's society, there are countless bubbles in the sea of information, and the evaluation of Chinese food by some foreign Internet celebrities is like a fish in the bubble, making it difficult to distinguish the authenticity from the fake.
Recently, a foreign Internet celebrity actually made a lot of nonsense on the Internet, saying that foreigners actually don't like Chinese food, and those praise voices are just bait for traffic, and it is a choreographed drama. As soon as these words came out, it was as if one stone stirred up a thousand waves and stirred every nerve in the online world.
First of all, let's be clear about the fact that culture is diverse and worthy of our respect. Every country and every nation has its own food habits and cultural traditions.
Chinese food culture has a long history and is broad and profound, including eight major cuisines, from exquisite palace meals to common people's home-cooked meals, all of which reflect the infinite love and innovative pursuit of food by Chinese.
How can anyone who has eaten a few spoonfuls of this culture judge the depth and breadth of this culture at will? Or is it just by watching a few food videos?
The diversity and complexity of Chinese cuisine were conceived and developed on the land of China. At the same time, not all foreigners will fall in love with food such as chicken feet, pig's trotters, and beef offal at first sight. Cultural differences lead to different tastes, which is the norm.
Don't forget, China's geography is even more complex, sweet in the south and salty in the north, sour in the east and spicy in the west, and everyone's growth background and eating habits are also different. This means that even in China, the acceptance of Chinese food will be divided. How can we expect everyone to love Chinese food?
As for the "acting" mentioned by foreign Internet celebrities, I can only say that those scenes full of praise in front of the camera may indeed exist, but this does not mean that all foreigners express praise under such motives.
In fact, there are many people who do have their own unique opinions and preferences for Chinese food. It would be too contrived to grit your teeth, after all, our attitude towards culture should be inclusive and inclusive.
And we can look at things from a different perspective. Foreigners come to China to experience life and record what they see and feel, which in itself is a manifestation of cultural exchange.
We should encourage such behaviour and get feedback from it, both positive and negative. It is only through sincere communication and recognition that we can understand each other's cultural differences, understand different points of view, and reach a common understanding.
Think of that influencer's remarks as a kind of "reverse catalyst" that forces us to think deeply about how we can better promote and showcase our own food culture. Through more in-depth and diversified exchanges, foreigners can learn more about Chinese food and even the entire Chinese culture.
So dear readers, we don't have to worry too much about this issue. In the eyes of foreigners, the meaning of Chinese food is not about the so-called "like" or "dislike". The important thing is that our Chinese food can be used as a window for the world to appreciate the charm of Chinese culture. This is true cultural exchange and an important way to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
We should be indifferent, and we should actively introduce a Chinese culture with depth and warmth, so that the world can better understand and respect China. We don't need all of us to love Chinese food, but we expect the world to respect the uniqueness and value of each culture. After all, there is no nearest destination on the avenue of cultural exchange, only the broadest vision.