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你參加過傳統的台式辦桌嗎？本週的《英語咖啡館》John 老師和 Klim 老師要來探索台灣特有的辦桌文化，從婚宴、喪禮到廟會，一起了解這些場合如何透過美食凝聚人與人之間的連結！
這集節目中，John 老師以西方文化長大的視角分享他第一次體驗台灣辦桌的文化衝擊，而 Klim 老師則帶我們認識辦桌中各種具有特殊意義的傳統菜餚。節目也介紹了「流水席」這種獨特的宴席形式，展現台灣人的熱情好客精神。
Have you ever attended a traditional Taiwanese banquet, known as "ban-do"?
In this week's episode of English Café, John and Klim chat about the unique cultural tradition of Taiwan's banquest feasts. From weddings and funerals to temple festivals, discover how these gatherings use food to strengthen social bonds and community ties.
In this episode, John shares his initial cultural impressions of experiencing a banquet from a Western perspective, highlighting the surprises and differences he encountered. While Klim introduces various traditional dishes served during bando events, explaining their cultural significance and the symbolism behind them. The episode also explores the concept of "flowing banquets" (流水席), a distinctive style of hosting large-scale outdoor feasts that exemplify Taiwanese hospitality and communal spirit.
Whether you're familiar with Taiwanese customs or new to them, this episode offers an insightful look into how food and tradition intertwine to bring people together in Taiwan.