August 4, 2017

Bananas in Yunnan

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Yunnan is a province in China that has not cold winter or spring. Here bananas are plentiful. In fact the Chinese government is encouraging Yunnan, Hainan and Guangdong to become big banana producers.

Banana was once a novelty in China. When a visitors arrived bringing some bananas, it was considered very auspicious and kind.Older folks believe in eating bananas as often as possible. They would be more familiar with bananas than apples.

Yunnan produces mainly Cavendish bananas which are fragrant and sweet. They are also prettier and bigger than other varieites.

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