food culture

compared with China, where the cooking technology of "food is the most important thing for the people" is world-famous, German food is inevitably boring. Some people say that German food is nothing more than boiled, stewed and baked, which is as unpleasant as the rigid and rigid character of the Germans. But if you go to Germany now, you don't have to worry about it. As gourmets from all over the world gather in Germany, you can taste delicious food from all over the world, whether it is French, Russian, Italian, Japanese or Chinese food. Today, the catering industry in Germany can be said to be a great gathering of international flavors, and German cuisine is no longer like the traditional practice, just stewed pig's trotters with sauerkraut. Nowadays, German chefs are good at absorbing other exotic food characteristics, and can also make delicious dishes on the basis of the cooking characteristics of many countries in Asia, Europe and the United States. The catering industry in Germany has reached a high level in recent decades, ranging from various hot and cold drinks snack bars, small restaurants and pubs to luxurious star-rated hotels and restaurants all over the country, with all kinds of flavors available. The attractive color and fragrant smell attract people to take out their wallets again and again to satisfy their appetite.

(1) Traditional German Cuisine If you travel around Germany, you will have the opportunity to taste colorful and distinctive local delicacies. When you are sitting in an old castle restaurant with traditional characteristics, it is really a pleasant thing to serve a gin sauce, add pears and fried potatoes, and have a chicory walnut salad and a glass of wine to enjoy such a nutritious and delicious dinner. Every Saxon knows in his diet that a fish must swim three times, that is, in water, butter and wine before it can be served on the table. Carp with wine stains is a favorite Sunday dish of Saxons. Bavarian authentic roast meat with sauerkraut, Baden's spotted trout slices, etc. are all local delicacies.

(2) There are many kinds of sausages and bread. If you want to eat sausages in Germany, you have found the right place. It is estimated that there are more than 1,511 species in wurst, among which there are more than 781 species of boiled small incense. The most popular sausage is moist sausage, which includes preserved sausage and lean sausage with strong seasoning. In addition, the boiled sausage also includes 61 kinds of sausages with different livers and flavors, such as the famous Pfalcz enema. Sausage must be accompanied by bread, and Germany can also be called the world champion in quality and quantity in the production of bread. In Germany, bread is made of refined flour, and it is also made of mixed flour mixed with rye, oats, refined flour and miscellaneous grains. There are more than 1,211 kinds of fragrant buns, angular buns, 8-shaped baked cakes (called "pretzels" by Germans, which are actually salty but not very delicious) and long bread baked in Germany every day. In addition, there are more than 311 other different kinds of bread. Bread is the most important staple food for Germans for three meals a day. According to statistics, in 1994, Germans ate 81.5 kilograms of bread on average, ranking first among European Union member states.

Some breads in Germany are very local, such as black bread in Hamburg, rye bread in Holstein, and baked cakes soaked in oil and sprinkled with salt in Bavaria. In Germany, bread is considered to be a natural food with rich nutrition and the most beneficial to health, but Germans never eat bread alone, but put a thick layer of cream on it, with cheese and jam, and sausage or ham. Germans like to eat cheese. There are more than 611 kinds of cheese. Cheese is a must-have item on German breakfast table. Fish, candy, cakes, etc. are also German favorite foods. Whether it is canned fish, frozen fish, fresh fish, smoked fish, fish salad, shrimp, fresh shellfish, etc., they are very popular with Germans, who eat 1.5 kilograms of fish per capita every year. The sales of candy, chocolate and cakes are also considerable.

(3) The country of beer and wine. German beer and wine are famous all over the world. Germany is a big drinking country in the world, and its annual consumption of alcohol ranks second in the world, among which the sales of beer ranks first in the world. Beer and wine are essential drinks for every family in Germany. When friends get together, there must be wine to entertain them. The climatic conditions in Germany are very suitable for the growth of grapes. There are 13 grape growing areas, 61 large-scale planting fields and 2,611 small-scale planting fields in the country, which are mainly concentrated on the banks of the Aerhe River, the Qifengling of the Rhine River and the Mose River in the southwest and north of Germany. Here is beautiful scenery and pleasant climate. Neustadt, the largest grape growing area, has 2111 hectares of vineyards, where the green grape racks are endless and the whole air is filled with attractive grape fragrance. A string of fragrant grapes, with brilliant red light, is mouth-watering. Pick one and put it in your mouth and soak it in honey, and the fragrance overflows your tongue. The best grapes make the best wine. There are almost endless wine varieties in the cellars of 21,111 brewers in Germany. German wine law stipulates that only wines that meet the requirements in variety, characteristics, maturity, freshness and appearance can obtain the mark of high-quality wine. Wine experts pay great attention to the label on the wine bottle, which not only indicates the detailed place of production, but also indicates the official inspection number. Special fine wines can be stored for many years according to their different brewing years. A bottle of century-old wine can fetch thousands or even tens of thousands of marks. In a word, the bottle is elegant in appearance and mellow and charming in taste, which can be said to be a typical feature of German wine.

The residents around Boden Lake and Main River in Germany are the most exclusive in drinking wine, and each person consumes 41 liters of wine every year. Wine is not only a drink for Germans, but also a medicine for treating diseases and strengthening the body. In ancient times, people used wine to cure cholera and typhoid fever. Today, drinking wine in moderation can treat hypotension and myocardial infarction. It is said that Goethe, the great poet, drank wine every day, and it was the wine that made his creation last until the last few days of his death that Germans drank beer in a "huge amount". It is said that the most unbearable thing for Germans is thirst, and the more they drink beer, the more thirsty they are, which has caused Germans to drink more and more. The most powerful beer drinkers in Germany are Bavarians, and adults drink up to 235.7 liters of this "barley sweat drink" every year. Bavaria has 1152 breweries, which is also the largest in Germany. The Oktoberfest in Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is a world-famous festival. Every year at the end of September and the beginning of October, millions of tourists from all over the world and Germany gather in Munich. People pick up a liter of special ceramic goblets and drink heartily. In more than ten days, millions of liters of beer are consumed at once, and hundreds of thousands of sausages are swallowed with the wine. German beer is divided into more than 21 categories and more than 1,511 varieties. Due to the diversity of brewing formulas, it is not surprising that so many types of beer are produced. Generally speaking, northerners in Germany like to drink cooked beer, while southerners prefer wheat beer, light beer, dark beer and non-bitter beer, but no matter which brand of beer has its own place in pubs, restaurants and beer gardens. It can be seen that beer plays an important role in German diet.

(4) More than 311 kinds of bread, different types of bread are all good for health. Rye bread with wood stripes is the main edible bread in Westphalia. With fried ham, it tastes wonderful. It belongs to a special kind of bread, such as onion, sweet grapes and low-calorie crispy bread. Bread containing sesame seeds or sunflower seeds is becoming more and more popular. Salty crispy pancakes (Bretzel) Salty crispy pancakes are a typical food for Germans. In the bakery, visitors can find all kinds of biscuits from crispy egg rolls, decorated with poppy or rapeseed, or just taste the buttered brown bread, and you can experience its beauty.

(5) German seafood is fresh and rich, and fish should be eaten in places where fish are produced, such as the coast near Germany and unpolluted rivers and lakes. Strolling through the traditional seafood market in Hamburg, savvy businessmen will definitely make you want to try local flavor products, such as smoked Kiel herring scrambled eggs in the Baltic Sea and lobster soup in Helgoland Island in the North Sea, herring soup in mecklenburg and shell soup in Holstein. Even in the hinterland of Germany, tourists can taste European bacon and shrimp. In the vast Alps, you can also enjoy herring with onion and cream sauce.

[ Edit this paragraph] Beer Festival

German Oktoberfest originated from the wedding and coronation ceremony of Prince Ludwig in Munich, Germany in 1811 and gradually developed into today's German Oktoberfest.

Holiday Inn Pudong holds the annual German Oktoberfest, when people from all over the world of different nationalities and colors will get together. In the beer tent with blue and white as the main color, people sit on long stools, drinking and dining, enjoying the strange traditional alpine musical instruments and the passionate German Ba Gaulias music, and enjoying the thick German customs and exciting scenes. Under the guidance of the band, guests can also take part in some simple dances and feel the long-standing German culture together.

During the event, you will see the big blue-and-white tent in the traditional Oktoberfest in Munich, where traditional German games such as drinking beer and wrestling will appear. Of course, the Germans with strong artistic temperament are indispensable for music embellishment in such a carnival. During the Oktoberfest, German folk bands sang German folk songs, and cheerful and lively blonde girls danced in colorful national costumes? Take you to the Oktoberfest in Munich, eat large pieces of meat, drink heavily and sing loudly.

German white meat with sauerkraut

Roasted pork with sauerkraut mustard sauce, which at first glance sounds a bit like a famous northeast dish in China-white meat with sauerkraut. In fact, the appearance is similar. Several pieces of red and white pork are neatly placed on the plate, which is full of German sauerkraut. On the pure white plate, you can see the traces of the chefs artistically sprinkling mustard sauce. Only after eating a bite do you know that this white meat with sauerkraut is not the same as that with sauerkraut. German sauerkraut tastes a little sweet and sour, and it is full of milk, crispy and delicious. White meat is fat but not greasy, but it must be dipped in mustard sauce to have a taste. But don't worry, mustard sauce is only slightly spicy, and it won't stimulate the nose.

German Steamed Bread

It is no exaggeration to call it German Steamed Bread. It is very competent in terms of its main function and taste. First of all, the taste is strong, a little creamy but not heavy. The white sesame on the bagel is very fragrant. When you chew soft bread, you will encounter a white sesame. The mixture of sesame fragrance and flour fragrance will make you forget the high calorie of bread. Besides, it has two functions: first, it can be placed on the dining table as an ornament during Oktoberfest. The wooden tray is like a big tree, and the bread hanging on it is attractive and has the pure feeling of Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. The second is that you can eat it whenever you are hungry. It's really convenient.

mellow and saturated white beer

This white beer from Germany is rich in foam, pure white and delicate, indicating that it has been fully fermented. White beer is draft beer, and the liquid is not as clear as the beer we usually drink, but white in yellow. The taste is not bitter, but it tastes like some oranges at the entrance, and the taste is sweet at the moment of drinking beer. The reporter's friendly suggestion is that when drinking this wine, two points must be considered: first, the capacity of your stomach, generally a thin girl can solve a meal with half a cup. Second, the stamina of this wine is immeasurable, and it is not enough to have wine gall.

secret pickled cucumber

The cold meat platter with pickled cucumber, though it is the first dish, is not refreshing. It is all cold meat, but it tastes different. Some are made of lean meat, which tastes a little dry, but very fragrant; Some are made of fat and lean meat. Although the taste is very delicate, frankly speaking, it is a little greasy. Girls should be careful when eating it, and the calories are high. The chef's secret pickled cucumber is greasy and refreshing to the greasy reporter.

Bold apple pie

After eating white meat with sauerkraut, cold meat platter, bread and a glass of beer, you can ask the waiter to pack it directly. Apple is sweet and sour, and its skin is crisp, which is many times better than the apple pie we usually eat in fast food restaurants.

traditional costumes of Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest costumes are a big attraction. Burly men usually choose leather-sewn trousers with suspenders and white shirts. Germans will choose to use genuine leather to make pants and suspenders, and there will be simple pattern embroidery on pants and suspenders. When the strap buckle at the waist is opened, it can be used to hang beer cups to ensure that beer lovers can drink wherever they go. There is also a small bag on the side of the trousers, which is specially used for putting daggers. This dagger can be used not only for self-defense, but also for cutting meat, because the traditional food of Oktoberfest in Munich is delicious and greasy chunks of meat, and the daggers you carry can be changed from self-defense tools to tableware at any time. The biggest feature of the clothing which integrates functionality and convenience lies in the embroidered button design in front of his lower abdomen. On such a grand festival as Oktoberfest in Munich, it is inevitable for people to drink more. What should they do in case of emergency? Just unbutton your waist and you will be released. It's very convenient.

tall and graceful ladies will wear the most colorful long skirts. The design on the chest highlights the plump figure of German women, and the white apron around the waist reflects the graceful curve of German women. The short bubble sleeve design is not only beautiful, but also practical. The capable German women are the main force in the Oktoberfest. Although they are women, the posture of holding the glass is not inferior to that of men.

[ Edit this paragraph] Etiquette and custom

It is very important for people who go to Germany to study, work or visit to get close to German customs and learn about their living habits. If you don't know anything in advance, you will inevitably make a joke or bring inconvenience to yourself. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, that's the truth. But how can we get along well? This needs to be known in advance.

Be disciplined and tidy

Germans attach great importance to rules and discipline and take everything seriously. Where there are express provisions, Germans will consciously abide by them; Germans will never touch anything that is explicitly forbidden. In the eyes of some people, in many cases, Germans are almost inflexible, inflexible and even a little unreasonable. But when you think about it carefully, this kind of "inflexibility" is very beneficial. Without discipline, how can there be order? No rules, no seriousness?

Germans pay great attention to cleanliness and neatness. They not only pay attention to keeping the small environment where they live clean and tidy, but also attach great importance to the cleanliness and neatness of the big environment. In Germany, no matter parks, streets, theaters or other public occasions, everything is clean and tidy. Germans also attach great importance to clothing. Wear work clothes at work. Although you can dress casually when you get home from work, you will definitely dress neatly as long as there are guests visiting or going out for activities. When watching a play or an opera, women should wear long skirts, and men should wear formal dresses, at least dark clothes. This is especially true when attending social activities or formal banquets.

punctuality likes quietness

Germans are very punctual, agree on a good time, and never change it easily without special circumstances. When Germans are invited to other people's homes or go out to visit friends, they will arrive on time, and will not let the host waste time waiting or have to entertain guests in advance. Otherwise, it is impolite. If you can't keep the appointment on time for special reasons, you will apologize to your friends.