Vienna, 25 February 2025—The Konfuzius-Institut an der Universität Wien hosted an exceptional evening of music at the historic Mozarthaus Vienna. The concert “China meets Mozart, Mozart meets China” brought together the elegance of Austrian and Chinese musical traditions. The event featured outstanding performances by pianists LIAO Shiqin, ZHANG Chenrui, and LIU Hanmei, pipa virtuoso HUANG Yanan, baritone LI Yaxi, and violinist XU Fang Fei, who captivated the audience with a diverse and inspiring repertoire. The program included: ???? Edward Grieg – An der Frühling???? Huang Yanan – Original Composition???? Xi…
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Expired Best Before Date? What You Can Still Eat Without Worrying
We’ve all been there—standing in front of the fridge or pantry, eyeing a product with an expired best-before date, wondering if it’s still safe to eat. The good news? In many cases, the date on the packaging doesn’t mean the food is instantly bad. In fact, many foods remain safe to eat well beyond their best-before date if stored properly. Best Before vs. Expiry Date: What’s the Difference? First, it’s essential to understand the difference: Best Before Date: This indicates when the food is freshest regarding taste, texture, and nutritional…
Read More“Too many harmful substances and sugar” in rice and corn cakes
Rice or corn cakes are considered a healthy snack, especially for children. The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) tested 22 products – eight rice cakes, seven children’s rice cakes and seven corn cakes, most organic. The results were disappointing: “Two of the children’s products scored ‘good’, three of the rice cakes and one of the corn cakes.” On the other hand, two organic rice cakes were only “less satisfactory” due to their contaminant content. The products were purchased in organic stores, discount stores, drugstores, and supermarkets. The majority of rice…
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