And of course… FOOD! I'm not just talking about your simple meal, because they like things fit for an emperor. The complete Manchu-Han Banquet originated in Shenyang and is the largest Chinese banquet combining the essential delicacies from the Manchu and Han ethnic groups

Here it's not just about taste, but also presentation.

And now it's finally served. I sat down with Professor Wang.

He told me that there are many different answers to how many dishes are in the banquet, anywhere from 54 to 198. I wonder how they serve all those dishes in one meal? Well, Prof. Wang informed me that it is actually served over the course of several days, depending on the emperor's orders. The Manchu dishes include the dried fruits and hot pot. The dishes include sweets and fruits, appetizers, main course, and desserts.

Some parts of the banquet include camel's foot, fish, and I don't know what that is.

Wang: Now, I want to show you the three-roll pancake.

Yin: Three-roll pancake? Never heard of it.

Wang: Now it's your turn.

Yin: No problem.

So I'm ready to make it. Do I look professional? So first, you add some oil to this board, and then take some dough. Then, you roll it three times, one… two… and three. Finally, you put it on the hot surface and you know it's ready when the color turns yellow and you can smell a sweet doughy taste. Then, you take it off and it's ready. You can see how thin it is.

Dinner is over done, but don't forget acrobatics that will amaze any audience member. The acrobatics troupe is first rate, like a hot export commodity. Flips, turns, and spinning random things left and right. That's what I call a good show. But don't forget magic as well, which I got to take a small role in.

I originally thought they would tie me, but luckily, I got to do the tying. I examined the rope carefully and put on the special coat. Extra tight! Unbelievable!

I don't know how they did that. I just had my hands behind my back and my head in the hole. Then, my shirt was gone and she was wearing it. Oh, I forgot my bag.