An evening at Nantang Block

By Fahmim Ferdous, writes from Ningbo, China
11 October 2015, 17:46 PM
UPDATED 25 October 2015, 18:38 PM
A walk around the historical block of Nantang, in Ningbo of China to get a glimpse of the weekend activities of the local people, and to try out some of their traditional delicacies.

China is a place filled with rich culture and heritage that goes back thousands of years. Today, their people live in simplicity with strong work ethics and an easy outlook on life.

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Family and friends gather and hang around at the two blocks of the area. Photo: Fahmim Ferdous
Family and relationships are important to them, and while they work hard, they know how to unwind too.
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Photo: Fahmim Ferdous
This correspondent, on a media trip to Ningbo, China on invitation from China Daily, walked around the historical block of Nantang on a Sunday evening to get a glimpse of the weekend activities of the local people, and to try out some of their traditional delicacies. 
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The soothing ambient lighting and the mild buzz from inside the restaurants and shops make a pleasant walk down the road. Photo: Fahmim Ferdous
Family and friends gather and hang around at the two blocks of the area where traditional Chinese architecture can be seen on both sides of a narrow alleyway, interrupted by small seating spaces in the open.
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Family and relationships are important to them. Photo: Fahmim Ferdous

Families, friend groups and couples coexist in perfect harmony, while kids often ride piggyback, and are usually carrying balloons in cartoon shapes.
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Photo: Fahmim Ferdous
Adults are usually enjoying a snack on the go,  making merry or just shopping.
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Local food at Nantanghe of Ningbo, China. Photo: Fahmim Ferdous

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Photo: Fahmim Ferdous
A number of tourists also frequent the area, particularly on the weekends, with the soothing ambient lighting and the mild buzz from inside the restaurants and shops make for a pleasant walk.
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Photo: Fahmim Ferdous
Traditional Chinese food is nothing quite like the 'Chinese' cuisine in Bangladeshi restaurants, but way more flavourful and interesting. Ningbo being a port town, seafood is a specialty of the cuisine, along with a locally brewed rice wine that remains a popular choice on the table.