Every Rotarian is reminded that Fellowship is one of the most important part of being a Rotarian, apart from its many programs, projects and avenues of service. It is through fellowship that our Rotary Club of Malate Prime strengthens its spirit camaraderie among its members (old & new). It is during this time where club protocols, positions and seniorities are set-side, and practically everyone, even among the new generation members (the youth) of our Rotary family (RACs, IACs & EACs), are treated as equal. After a long day of successfully executed projects, starting with Alay-Lakad 2014, Mass Anti-Rabies Vaccination and A Gift of Love for a Special Child, ending it with a sumptuous hot-pot meal, where everyones chopsticks or utensil is dipped into the boiling pot. In the eastern culture, such is a true sign of camaraderie, historically speaking. Speaking of history, hot-pot (Kow-Kuo in Chinese or Shabu-Shabi in Japanese), never originated in China nor Japan. Believe it or not, it originated in Mongolia. Centuries ago the Mongol horsemen rode across Asia, those fearless warriors never bothered carrying cooking utensils. They rigged their shields over campfires to sear meat and nestled upturned helmets in the embers to simmer soup. The Chinese emperors built the Great Wall of China to keep the invaders, but the allure of the simmering broth had already won them over. Hot Pot became one of China’s signature dishes and Mongolian Hot Pot traveled further than the Mongols themselves ever did. The earliest Mongolian hot pots simply held water. But as the dish spread to other parts of the country, it picked up local ingredients and embellishments. In the Southern part of China, seafood and vegetables are the main ingredients for hot pot. In the winter seasons, when chilly temperatures and frigid winds prevail over the land, the people liked to eat food that instantly warms their bodies and lifts their spirits. For that, the hot pot is a delicious and hearty choice. Families and groups of friends sit around a steaming pot in the middle, cooking and drinking and chatting. -- hottopotto/hot-pot-history/
Posted on: Sat, 20 Sep 2014 01:07:13 +0000
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