Summary Visiting the picturesque old town of Shuhe, China's most ancient village and one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites, Martin comes face to face with the gentle Naxi people and marvels at their peaceful existence. He visits a local family and helps make dinner, using common local ingredients such as blood sausage and wild mushrooms. To learn about the complex Naxi religion, Martin first attends a 'Wind Ceremony' upon a hillside. He then joins local priests in prayer on the banks of the Lijiang River, where they solicit a blessing from the water deity. As a reward for all his piety, Martin is invited to a 39-course Naxi banquet that lasts throughout the night.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Martin Yan
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site Yan Can Cook
Language : English
Filming locations : China
Production companies : Yan Can Cook Group
Summary Visiting the picturesque old town of Shuhe, China's most ancient village and one of UNESCO's World Heritage sites, Martin comes face to face with the gentle Naxi people and marvels at their peaceful existence. He visits a local family and helps make dinner, using common local ingredients such as blood sausage and wild mushrooms. To learn about the complex Naxi religion, Martin first attends a 'Wind Ceremony' upon a hillside. He then joins local priests in prayer on the banks of the Lijiang River, where they solicit a blessing from the water deity. As a reward for all his piety, Martin is invited to a 39-course Naxi banquet that lasts throughout the night.
Genres : Documentary
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site Yan Can Cook
Language : English
Filming locations : China
Production companies : Yan Can Cook Group
