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Years of research, including many staff trips, went into making the Take Me There:® China exhibit. In this blog series, you'll see how we were inspired by the people, places, and traditions of modern China as we recreated these top ten exhibit highlights. You'll also get a snapshot of what your family will experience in these extraordinary spaces—brought to you straight from our exhibit developers!
Within the Marketplace section of Take Me There: China, your family can explore a Chinese Food Market. Some produce in the Chinese market might look familiar, while others might look different.
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A food market in Chengdu, China.
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The food market in Take Me There: China.
Explore what kind of fruits, vegetables, and other foods look the same or different to those we have in Indiana. The farming industry in China produces a tremendous variety of fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains. Some popular Chinese items, like bok choy, are becoming familiar to American diets; others, like bitter melon, are less common here. On the shelves along the wall, you may spot canned and packaged goods and snack products that might look familiar or different than what you see in American stores.
Role play buying, selling, or stocking faux foods in a recreated food market. The cash register has keys numbered in both English and Chinese, and features Chinese money within the drawer. The fruit and vegetable displays will encourage families to sort and compare. Traditionally, Chinese families like to shop for fresh vegetables and fruits daily. Many Chinese enjoy quick snack foods, either from the market or from street vendors.
Catch up on all of the Take Me There: China Top 10, or read up on staff adventures in China in our Creative Director's blog series: "Ned's Excellent China Adventure," Part 1 and Part 2.
