Valentine’s Day in China
In China, the Western holiday of February 14 has become popular, especially among young people, with romantic rendezvous and gift exchanges. However, China also has its own traditions:
- The Qixi Festival, also known as “Lunar Valentine’s Day”, is celebrated on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month with local customs and traditional celebrations.
- 520, May 20, a day invented by Chinese internet users where “wǔ’èr líng” (520) sounds like “wǒ ài nǐ” (I love you)
- White Day on March 14 is another celebration borrowed from Japan, where men offer gifts in return to the women who gave them gifts on February 14.
Lili Zhang, a talented pastry chef
Lili Zhang‘s professional career began in 2008 in renowned establishments (Michelin-starred restaurants, five-star luxury hotels). She has had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned pastry chefs, both in China and internationally. Her career has been marked by a constant quest for excellence and creativity, constantly looking for new ways to sublimate flavors and textures.
In 2016, Lili Zhang took up an ambitious challenge by designing a range of products for the ThéATRE brand. The collaboration was a resounding success, highlighting her talent for creating superior desserts. The special feature of these creations lies in the integration of teas, offering unique and refined taste experiences.
Saint Valentin 2025 dessert by pastry chef Lili Zhang
To celebrate lovers, Lili Zhang has created a dessert of hazelnut sponge, citrus confit and citrus mousse with Cointreau. This dessert offers a gentle contrast between soft and melt-in-the-mouth textures, combined with the freshness and bitterness of citrus fruits, underlined by Cointreau. Let’s discover this recipe right away!
